Clucky fundraiser completes six peak challenge

Luke Woodward said he received a "lot of comments" as he climbed a mountain dressed as a chicken

A man has climbed six UK peaks in just three days dressed as a chicken for Parkinson's and mental health awareness.

Luke Woodward, 24, from Martin in Hampshire, took on the challenge in honour of his father, who lives with Parkinson's.

He also hoped to shine a light on mental health struggles, as he admitted he used to think he was being a "chicken" by not asking for help himself.

"I thought a chicken's a bit bold - I got a lot of comments and eyes looking at me when I was going up the mountain," he said afterwards.

His dad, Mark, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015 and now lives in a care home after years of battling the condition.

On the day his father moved into a care home in August, Mr Woodward's brother-in-law Josh died from a cardiac arrest aged 36.

Luke hoped to shine a light on mental health struggles

He also took on the challenge in honour of his father, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015

Mr Woodward raised more than £3,000, and started the challenge on Thursday, completing it on Saturday.

He said he hoped climbing Cross Fell, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, Penygader, and Pen y Fan would make his family proud and inspire others to get through tough times.

Luke climbed Cross Fell, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Snowdon, Penygader, and Pen y Fan

Luke climbed the six peaks in three days

"It was a challenge but everything I gained out of it on the mentality side of it blew me away," he said.

"Doing something so amazing for an amazing cause pushed me through it and I didn't really feel the effects of any pain until Sunday when I woke up."

Mr Woodward said stepping outside of his "comfort zone" also made him "feel on cloud nine".

"I've got so many positive feelings and positive attitudes towards life," he said.