Hanwell teenager starts mammoth charity walk

He hopes to raise £5,000 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and has already raised £1,500. Dennis said he was inspired to do a fund-raising walk having lost loved ones to cancer.

He said: "I know its going to be tough but I want to do this. It's for a good cause and I want to raise money for a charity which has given me and my family a lot of support and with youth on my side, there has never been a more perfect time to do such a challenge. I want to do all I can to help."

Dennis has been training for weeks in the gym working on his personal fitness in the run up to his charity walk.

He has also completed a number of practice walks to get used to the distance as he plans to be walking 20 miles a day.

Mum Beverley, who joined Dennis on his first day said "I'm so proud of Dennis, he's organised the whole thing himself and is so determined to do it."

Dennis is being spurred on by family and friends, who are joining him for parts of the walk and he hopes to arrive in Glasgow on August 26, 40 days after he first set off.

You can find out more about how Dennis is getting on and pledging your support by visiting the website www.justgiving.com/londontoglasgow.