Seven friends have completed their fifth annual trek along the Liberty Trail.

The Boots to Boats group finished their walk from Ham Hill near Yeovil to the Cobb in Lyme Regis yesterday, raising £730 for the RNLI.

Mark Farrell, the walk's organiser, said: "We set off from Ham Hill on Friday morning and followed the historic route that villagers took to join the ill-fated Monmouth Rebellion in 1685.

"Once again, we collected money for the RNLI, a charity which we all truly believe in, and which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year."

The group consisted of Mark, his son Lewis, Nick Perry, Jack Barrow, Ashley Clark, Davey Thomas, and Jay Grama.

They were joined by their mascot, an 18-month-old puppy named Ace, who completed the walk for the second time.

Volunteer visits officer and head launcher Petrina Muscroft said: "It was great to welcome the Liberty Trail walkers to the lifeboat station again this afternoon and we congratulate them on their efforts.

"For the fifth year running they have made a generous donation to the RNLI, funds that we need to keep our lifeboat crew fully equipped and trained."