A DYNAMIC duo will walk 100 kilometres through the beautiful but unforgiving Snowdonia National Park to raise money for a conservation society.

Glynis and David Archer (pictured), from Llandecwyn, will take on the daunting Snowdon Challenge this weekend, spending three days walking through the lesser-known spots of the national park.

David, 71, and Glynis, 70, both work for the Snowdonia Society and are doing their bit to support the organisation that promotes and protects one of the jewels of north Wales.

David, who is chair of the society, and Glynis, a volunteer for over a decade, both feel strongly about the merits of Snowdonia and will step way out of their comfort zone alongside a team of other society members in a bid to raise money and awareness.

“Our challenge is to walk 100km, with an ascent of more than 5000m, through the hills of Snowdonia in three days,” explained David.

“We’re keen walkers but have never attempted anything like this before.

“The reason for this foolhardy enterprise? To see bits of Snowdonia we’ve never been to and to raise money for the Snowdonia Society.

“The society has been active in protecting and enhancing Snowdonia for more than 50 years.

“The threats and pressures on the national park have never been greater and it would be wonderful to have support in raising funds for the society’s practical work looking after this precious asset.

“Clearing litter, maintaining footpaths, managing habitats for wildlife, tree planting is some of the vital work carried out by volunteers and staff of the society throughout the year.

“They are out in all weathers and we thought, as chairman and members, we should go the extra mile as well.

“The event, the Snowdonia Challenge, is held from 29 June to 1 July.

“Please make a donation; knowing we have your support will spur us on to complete this tough challenge!”

The 71-year-old was also keen to praise the event organisers for their industry.

“I like the way the event organisers, Breese Adventures, have put the Snowdon Challenge together,” he added.

“It’s a single-use-plastic-free event on a sensible scale, avoiding heavily used honeypots such as Snowdon itself.

“They are a local business and bring benefits to the local economy.”

For more information, or to donate, please visit https://localgiving.org/fundraising/davidglynis-snowdoniachallenge/