A County Durham scout group is taking on a walking challenge to raise money for a new minibus.

Heighington Scout Group is aiming to virtually walk the distance to the birthplace of scouting.

The distance from Heighington to Browsea Island in Dorset, the location of the first scout camp, is 330 miles - and the group is attempting to collectively walk that distance.

The idea for the hike came from Harry, a cub with Heighington Scout GroupThe idea for the hike came from Harry Gardiner, a cub with Heighington Scout Group (Image: HEIGHINGTON SCOUTS GROUP)

The idea for the fundraising walk came from one of the group's cubs, eight-year-old Harry Gardiner. The challenge has been going for just over two week and is progressing at some pace as the group closes in on its 330-mile target.

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Vicki Lumb, of Heighington Scouts, said: "Our aim is to get everyone out and about and to raise some funds for a new minibus.

"We are very proud of our children and their families for taking on the challenge."

You can follow the group's progress on Facebook by clicking HERE. 

Members of Heighington Scout Group set off on a 15 mile hike as part of their efforts to raise money for a new minibusMembers of Heighington Scouts set off on a 15 mile hike as part of their efforts to raise money for a new minibus (Image: HEIGHINGTON SCOUTS GROUP)