A group of mainly strangers brought together by former Ospreys player Scott Otten became a band of brothers after taking on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge. The 17-strong group scaled Yr Wyddfa at sunrise, then headed south to Cadair Idris before completing their challenge at Pen y Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
The walkers were aged from their early 20s through to 65 and have raised more than £8,500 for mental health charity Swansea Mind, with the final amount to be confirmed on Friday, May 26. "The more awareness we can spread for mental health the more beneficial it is for everyone," said Scott, 28. "I think the most important thing is that these blokes, including myself, created new friendships.
"Everybody has battled with mental health for whatever reason, and whatever time of life, and we came together to conquer 17 hours of walking. I had 10 years as a professional rugby player and it was one of the most humbling atmospheres I've been part of."
