A 50-year-old man who has suffered from depression and anxiety faced muddy terrain and woodland in a 100-mile challenge in aid of a mental health charity. 

Robin Gregory walked the distance across Chester for Barrow charity Mind in Furness.

He completed the 100-mile walk, that ended up being 105 miles, finishing in 69th out of 107 people who completed the challenge in a time of 29:51:30 which was under his goal of 32 hours.

Robin, from Ulverston, said: "The weather held up okay, it was overcast with a couple of short showers.

"The terrain was awful, it was very muddy for most of the route at some points I could not see my trainers. There were more hills than I expected, through woodland, and the route was not very clearly marked at times.

The Westmorland Gazette: The watery terrain Robin had to face.The watery terrain Robin had to face. (Image: Submitted)

"The checkpoints were frequent enough to top up with snacks and fluid. I felt very nauseous for the last 30 miles but I was determined to finish. It has taken me the best part of the week to recover from the challenge."

Robin said he learned a lot about himself and he is 'far more resilient' than he gives himself credit for.

In the past, he has suffered from depression and anxiety on occasion and has been 'fortunate' to have support from friends, family and GP.

"The route was mentally and physically challenging but I was determined to complete it," he said.

The Westmorland Gazette: Robin with the medal.Robin with the medal. (Image: Submitted)

His donations have gone way above his target of £200. With 49 donations Robin has been able to collect £948 for Mind in Furness. 

"I work in the health care sector so I have supported people with mental health difficulties and Mind in Furness provides invaluable services and support to the local community and without the support of the community and people doing fundraising events these services perhaps would not be where they are today so I just want want to give something," he said.

"I was amazed by the donations, I think it resonated with people when they realised the enormity of the task, along with my reasons for doing it," concluded Robin.

His GoFundMe page will be open for a while. To donate visit his page here.