Cumbria will next month welcome a pair of pioneers who are aiming to set a new record with a gruelling test of physical endurance. Katherine Wilkins and Martin Johnston of The Retreat fitness and wellbeing centre near Riding Mill in Northumberland will be attempting the United Kingdom Four Peaks Row. The challenge, which has never been done before, will see the pair attempt to row between Wales, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, and conquer each country’s highest peak. The pair are due to be landing their boat at Whitehaven on June 6, before setting off to climb Scafell Pike. Katherine said the pair would be grateful for the support of locals to help push them through the mammoth task, which is estimated to take them just under three weeks.