The staff of a West Midlands homebuilder has raised over £10,000 for charity with a marathon-distance walk through the Cotswolds.

The walk saw staff from Bellway, a housebuilding firm, tackle a 26.7-mile trek to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, its chosen charity partner for the past eight years.

Nationally, Bellway has brought in over £3 million for the charity.

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The housebuilder has set itself a fundraising goal of £4 million to reach by the end of the year.

Its West Midlands division, based in Tamworth, took on the Cotswold Way challenge in June.

This saw them walk a significant chunk of the renowned track, which has culminated in £10,069 in donations.

Bellway's staff has completed several other daring challenges over the years, having climbed Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis, raising over £40,000 in the process.

Divisional managing director for Bellway, Ben Wright, said: "Our charity walk through the Cotswolds was a fantastic experience.

"There were blue skies and stunning countryside for us to enjoy and knowing it was all raising money for such a good cause made it a perfect day.

"Cancer Research UK is close to our hearts and the team is always keen to raise money for such an important charity.

"They have certainly put their best foot forward over the years climbing and walking in England, Scotland and Wales."

He added: "I’d like to thank everyone who has supported our fundraising efforts with donations over the years.

"It is still possible to support this year’s challenge by visiting our fundraising page and making a donation."

Some staff members walked the full distance on the day, starting from Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham to Chipping Campden.

Others took on a shorter route, a six-mile walk from Fish Hill in Broadway to Chipping Campden.

You can contribute to the team’s fundraising cause by visiting https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/bellway-homes-west-midlands-division-cotswold-walk-22nd-june-2024.