Two boys have spent their school summer holidays walking 630 miles, starting from Minehead and along the South West Coast Path, in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Will Curzon, from South Devon, decided to take on the challenge after finishing his GCSEs.

He later persuaded his good friends Ethan Clack and Oslo, also from South Devon, to join in and support the life-saving charity.

On Saturday, June 29, they all set off on their big adventure from Minehead.

Walking along England’s southwest peninsula, they passed through Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset.

They encountered steep climbs in North Devon and Cornwall, rugged cliff edges around Portland, and the sandy beaches of Dorset.

Due to other commitments, their friend Oslo had to end his adventure early in Newquay, but the other two were determined to reach Poole Harbour in Dorset.

On Tuesday, August 6, they completed the 630-mile hike in just 39 days.

(Image: RNLI)

The idea of walking the South West Coast Path stemmed from their love of adventure after completing the Two Moors Way, Devon’s Coast to Coast, and various Ten Tors, Duke of Edinburgh, and Scouting expeditions.

The route is considered a challenge for long-distance hikers and usually takes around 45 to 55 days to complete.

Mr Clack said his most memorable part was setting off in Minehead, completely unaware of the challenges and experiences yet to come.

He said: "My motivation during this adventure was the thought of having an accomplishment to look back on later in life.

"It’s difficult trying to pick out a particular section of the path that I disliked as I enjoyed all of it.

"Every single section is completely unique so there is always something new to see.

"The RNLI was my charity of choice as it is one that is close to me and is currently helping me to become a qualified lifeguard.

"Walking the coast path which runs for 630 miles along the sea and past multiple lifeboat stations makes our charity of choice a fitting one for our amazing adventure."

Mr Curzon spoke of the physical and mental challenges he endured and finding the strength to get to the finish line.

He explained: "One of the biggest issues was pushing on despite blisters and spells of plantar fasciitis.

"Everyone's feet suffered, but I was in agony around the halfway point and really had to push deep to carry on completing 20-plus miles each day."

With donations pouring in, the boys have now collectively raised over their target of £2,500 in aid of the RNLI.

To donate to the fundraiser, visit the GoFundMe page and to follow along with their adventure on Instagram, go to @oslo.ethan.will_swcp.