Paddy McGuinness has thanked the people of Cumbria for providing enough support to keep him going on his epic Children in Need fundraising challenge.

The TV and radio star is currently undertaking a 300-mile bike ride from Wrexham to Glasgow which will see him finish on Friday, November 15.

Having kicked off his second day in Preston, Paddy made it to Kendal on Tuesday night after passing through Carnforth and Milnthorpe, where crowds had gathered to wish him good luck.

In Kendal, he was greeted by countless people from the community including a big troupe of drummers who he danced along with.

You can follow his progress here

He said: "I’m completely broken, dejected and finished today, and it’s the happiest I’ve ever been.

"And I really mean that because people power is the best tonic ever.”

Kendal Mayor Councillor Jonathan Cornthwaite with Pudsey BearKendal Mayor Councillor Jonathan Cornthwaite with Pudsey Bear (Image: BBC)

Paddy left Kendal at 7.20am on Wednesday facing his longest day of the challenge before he makes it to Ecclefechan in Scotland.

The Mayor of Kendal Councillor Jonathan Cornthwaite officially launched the third day of the fundraiser and said: "He’s a fantastic guy and I wish him all the best of luck.

"We’ve had the roads swept for him - the local markets are set up and we've donated some money, the local businesses have donated money.

"Unfortunately, we can’t do anything for the hills and mountains that Paddy’s going to find as a challenge to get over but I’m sure he’ll do that and we wish him all the best of luck and everybody that’s helping."

Paddy being presented with a cheque from Kendal Town CouncilPaddy being presented with a cheque from Kendal Town Council (Image: BBC)

It was revealed on BBC Radio 2 on Wednesday that Paddy's efforts have now brought in over £1million with the figure having only stood at £205,000 the day before.

"I can't believe we've got to a million, I can't believe it, it's all worth it," Paddy said when he was told the news.

"I try and speak to everyone. I try and give everyone high fives but then I see people with money in their hands.

"It's the best feeling ever. I wish I could hug every kid and let them know how much it means."

Paddy after overcoming the hills of Shap on WednesdayPaddy after overcoming the hills of Shap on Wednesday (Image: BBC)

You can donate to Paddy's fundraiser by texting TEN, TWENTY or THIRTY to 70710, or you can contribute online by visiting the website here.