WEST Somerset teenagers Fran Bullard and David Middleton stepped out across Exmoor to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The pair have both lost friends and family to the disease and decided to organise their own fundraising sponsored walk to raise awareness and money to fund research into a cure for cancer.

They set off from Fran's home village of Withypool to walk 18 miles through Exford, Wheddon Cross, Timberscombe, Dunster and Minehead in seven hours.

Along the way they collected donations and, so far, have raised more than £500.

Fran, 16, an A Level student at West Somerset College and David, 17, who is studying sport at Richard Huish College in Taunton, are both planning to hold more fundraising events in aid of the cancer charity.

Fran said: "We had great support from people before, during and after the walk with some very generous donations and great supportive comments.

"We chose to raise money for Cancer Research UK as it is close to both of our hearts.

"Many of my family members have passed away from cancer and both of us want to be a part of making a cure for it.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported us, we really appreciate it."

Fran and David are pictured with walking companion Tinker the cocker spaniel at journey's end in Wellington Square, Minehead.