A fundraiser has ticked off another trek from her bucket list with a walk through the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal.

On April 13 Meg Martin, from Coopersale, Epping, set off on a 10 day hike through the Asian mountain range, peaking at Poon Hill Summit at 3,210m.

The 62 year-old is an avid supporter of St Clare Hospice and over the past eight years has trekked along the Great Wall of China, the Inca Trail in Peru and the Grand Canyon – raising almost £15,000 for St Clare in the process.

This year she raised more than £4,400 in sponsorship from her Himalayan adventure, enough to fund over 45 days of life-changing, rehabilitative occupational therapy for people in West Essex and the borders of East Herts who are living with a life-limiting illness.

The first couple of days in Nepal were spent acclimatising to the high altitudes that Ms Martin and the team would be subject to.

They then trekked for about seven hours every day for five days of the challenge.

She said: “It was a great experience to share with lovely members of the group, all of whom had experienced some kind of loss in their lives which had inspired them to do something adventurous to support a charity.

"Some days were very strenuous, trekking thousands of steps uphill or downhill, with stunning sunrises and sunsets.

"Then, there was the fun of eating curries every day and coping with very little washing.

"I can't wait for my next Charity Trek which will be when I'm 65 and therefore an extra special one."

While her adventures throw up some beautiful moments - such as reaching the top of Poon Hill to watch the morning sun come over the mountain tops - there are serious reasons why Ms Martin fundraises so avidly.

She added: “My mother and father both died in a hospice, and I’ve never forgotten how compassionate, kind and helpful the staff were.

"The hospice movement is very dear to me, as not only did they support mum and dad, but they supported us as a family as well.

"I was quite young when I lost my parents, so the hospice’s help and guidance were vital for me.

"I want to give something back and make sure others will be supported in years to come, like my family was.”

To donate go to uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MegMartinNepal