A MANORLANDS physiotherapist is planning to complete a demanding physical challenge to raise cash for the hospice.

Rachael Sharples, who lives in Glusburn, Keighley, aims to finish the Red Rose Hundred, which follows a 100-mile off-road route through Lancashire.

She says that although entrants have 48 hours to complete the challenge, she would like to manage it in under 30 hours.

“There is a breakfast stopover if you want, but I intend to keep going,” she added.

“I’m looking forward to it, the fundraising part is more stressful than anything else.

“I’m thinking about the route in terms of separate stages, which makes it seem easier. I have covered this distance before, though that was a long time ago. I do know what to expect.

“This will be my third time, and probably my last!”

Mrs Sharples, 52, is rehabilitation therapy team leader at Manorlands and will begin the Red Rose Hundred on May 23.

The circular route starts and finishes at the Anderton activity centre, near Chorley, and takes in locations such as Darwen Jubilee Tower, the outskirts of Blackburn, Whalley, Pendle Hill, the Forest of Bowland and Slaidburn.

Visit virginmoneygiving.com/RachaelSharples or visit the Manorlands webpage to sponsor Mrs Sharples.