14 members of staff from the Leeds Building Society have completed a walk along Hadrian’s Wall.

The walk comprised 84 miles from Wallsend to Bowness and they dressed up as Romans for their hike.

The walkers almost doubled their original fundraising target of £8,400 – £100 for every mile walked, in the three-day challenge – and have raised £15,000 so far for Teenage Cancer Trust.

They will continue to accept donations, either in their branches or online, until the end of this week.

In addition, the Society’s branches nationwide are selling Teenage Cancer Trust rubber bracelets until the end of September to increase the donations further.

Trevor Garside, Leeds Building Society’s head of direct distribution said: “We are very pleased to have successfully completed this challenge, and delighted to have significantly beaten our initial £8,400 fundraising target to raise £15,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

“It was hard work but very rewarding, and all in aid of a terrific cause with a great team spirit throughout.”

Heather Bowen, regional manager for Teenage Cancer Trust (Yorkshire), added: “What a brilliant effort by everyone from the trusty trekkers to all of the staff and customers at Leeds Building Society across the UK.

“This is a fantastic amount for Teenage Cancer Trust and, with nearly double the target raised, will really make a tremendous difference to the units where we will spend the donations.”