A CAR salesman raised more than £500 for charity by hiking to the top of Britain's three biggest mountains.

Jonathan Carter, 26, of Melbourne Street, Clayton-le-Moors, braved bitter weather conditions including snow during the Three Peaks Challenge, which involved walking up Snowdon in Wales, Scafell Pike, England and Ben Nevis, Scotland -- with a combined height of more than 10,000ft.

Jonathan, who lives with his partner Sarah Moores, 23, and their daughter Nicole, three, completed the gruelling course in 13 hours 21 minutes. All funds raised will go towards the neurofibromatosis association. Jonathan, who works in Preston, said: "I did a lot of running up the hills and it was a well organised event. I am glad I have done it but it was very hard and I won't be doing it again next year.

"The worst thing was the weather conditions at Scafell Pike. It was very windy and raining and the organisers had to send 200 people back because it was that bad. I had waterproofs on but the rain just went through me.

"We finished at the top of Ben Nevis and it was strange seeing snow in June.

"We then celebrated at the pub."

Jonathan started the arduous journey at the foot of Snowdon, then took a bus to Scafell Pike and another to Ben Nevis.

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder which affects more than 23,000 in the UK.

Complications include learning difficulties, behavioural problems and high blood pressure.