A woman who had to be rescued from the top of Rhiwargor waterfall will hop the length of Aberystwyth promenade on crutches to raise money for the rescue team who came to her aid.

On 11 July Charlene Crampin and her family met at Lake Vyrnwy, for their first venture out since the lifting of the five-mile travel limit.

Despite the muddy terrain they managed to climb all the way to the top of Rhiwargor waterfall, but on the way down Charlene slipped in the mud and she “watched in horror” as her knee dislocated.

Charlene said the time waiting for the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team felt “endless”.­

“I was in agony, wet and muddy, and drifting in and out of consciousness,” she said. “The relief when we spied the two mountain rescue volunteers by the bridge at the bottom of the falls was immense.

“They were absolutely brilliant; providing first aid, pain relief and reassurance.”

When the team and the coastguard helicopter arrived on scene, Charlene was winched abroad and other members of the party were escorted down by the volunteers.­

Charlene said she is “greatly indebted” to the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team, as well as the HM Coastguard and paramedics.

To say thank you to the search and rescue team, which relies entirely on volunteers and charitable donations, Charlene has decided to hop the length of Aberystwyth promenade on her crutches on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the weather.

“I’m not sure how long it will take me to walk along the prom using crutches,” Charlene said. “I’ve been practising going up and down the road outside our house and increasing the distance each day, particularly to build up the strength in my arms.

“I decided to do this challenge because I wanted to thank Aberdyfi SART and to raise some money for them whilst I’m still recovering.

“I chose the prom as I needed somewhere level to do my walk.”

To donate to Charlene’s fundraising efforts and to Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team, go to Charlene's fundraising page.