TWO teenagers tackled the Pennine Way to help bring water to villagers in Africa.

Tom Lockwood, 16, and James Stone, 14, both from Holmfirth, walked the 270-mile route from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm, just over the Scottish border.

Tom, who goes to Greenhead College, and James, a Holmfirth High School student, raised £639 on the walk for water charity Pump Aid.

The organisation brings clean water supplies to Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

The two completed the walk in 16 days, with just one day of rest.

They were accompanied by parents and friends and stayed in youth hostels and campsites.

James's mum, Karen Stone, said: "Both families are keen on walking, even though the boys are not exactly sporty themselves.

"We've been on a lot of walks together and they wanted a challenge and decided to help a charity.

"They weren't sure which to pick, but after some research they decided Pump Aid was a good choice.

"We helped to organise the walk, but they put in the hard work.

They did really well."

* The hand-powered pumps installed by the charity can draw 60 litres of water per minute from a depth of 30 metres (90ft).

* The pumps - costing £200 each - are enclosed in brick housings to keep them free from contamination.

* They are built by Pump Aid workers and local people.