Two schoolchildren are to trek 95 miles to raise money for charity.

Hannah Hirst, 12, and best friend Lara Worth, 11, are spending their summer holiday walking across the High Weald countryside from Horsham to Rye.

The girls, from Balcombe, near Lewes, started doing the walk in stages throughout July and will continue this month.

They aim to finish in Rye on August 17.

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The best friends, who have known each other for four years, have organised the walk to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

It comes after Hannah's grandad Robert died from the disease in May, less than a year after he was diagnosed.

MND, which affects the brain and spinal cord, kills a third of people diagnosed with the condition within a year.

It attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. This leaves people unable to move, talk, and eventually breathe.

Charlie Hirst, Hannah's dad, said: "I'm immensely proud of Hannah and Lara for taking on the challenge of walking the 95-mile High Weald Landscape Trail to raise money for the MND Association.

"They planned the walk themselves and have brought in many friends and supporters who have joined them along the way.

"They are determined to raise awareness and funds for those who are living with MND. We are very grateful for everyone's support and proud of the girls."

The girls have already raised over £2,400. The aim is to raise over £4,000 in total.

More information, including donations, can be found at https://www.justgiving.com/page/charles-hirst-1715622727623.

Throughout the various stages of the walk, Hannah and Lara have been joined by friends and family members.

Supporters are invited to join in too.

Hannah said: "The challenge is going really well and we want to thank everyone for their kind donations.

"It’s a lot of fun and we’re hoping to raise more than £4,000."

All the money will be used by the association to provide support to sufferers.

This involves a call helpline, financial support, equipment loans and access to care centres.