A 74-year-old resident from Beccles completed his latest walking challenge today – all to raise money for a local hospital.

Brian Keable, of St George's Road, has walked 192-miles to complete a coast to coast journey and to raise money for The League of Friends of Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital.

The former naval engineer did the journey with his 64-year-old brother Nigel Godley, from America.

He said: 'We have wanted to do this for over three years now. I have done it once before and it was a brilliant experience.

'It was really good, very tiring but worth it. I found some nice places to stay on the way and I met some really friendly people.'

The walk saw the brothers starting in St Bees Head in Cumbria and finishing today at Robin Hood's Bay in Whitby.

Mr Keable's wife Doreen said: 'They've had some awful weather. It was really windy but they have enjoyed it. They've loved the scenery and walking alongside the river and in the Dales.

'I just think it's amazing he wants to do it and can do it at his age.'

The great-grandfather has previously completed the Bungay Half Marathon, the 1999 London Marathon, the Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales, and a 50-mile bike ride, all for local charities.

He said: 'I think it's very important to keep active especially for the elderly.'

Mr Keable said he wanted to raise the money for Beccles Hospital because 'it is a very important place and is used a lot.'

So far the duo have raised about �200 but donations are still coming in.

Mrs Keable added: 'Any money he can raise is good. A little amount goes a long way.'

• If you would like to donate please call Doreen Keable on 01502 712312 or Maureen Saunders on 01502 714911.