A BBC radio presenter is preparing to don his hiking footwear for a walk along the Essex coastline to raise awareness of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Ray Clark, a host for BBC Essex, will complete the 50-mile route in aid of the Burnham Floating Lifeboat House appeal.

But Mr Clark, who is a patron of the charity, won't forget his broadcasting duties while out on the walk – he will host his show live from three locations, Harwich, Walton-on-the-Naze and West Mersea, while on the trek.

He told the BBC: "I can't wait to get my walking boots on, but it will be a challenge."

"This is my chance to raise the charity's profile as well as the other emergency services that help to save so many lives."

Burnham RNLI needs to raise £130,000 to go toward a new boathouse for its new lifeboat, which is due to arrive this year. The existing one is too small to house the new boat.