JAMIE Bell Thomas has completed a mammoth challenge to raise more than £5,600 for Nepal.

The 15-year-old schoolboy tackled the Five Peaks Challenge, an arduous trek that involves climbing up and down the five tallest mountains in the UK and Ireland.

Accompanied by his father, Alun Bell Thomas, Jamie climbed Carrantuohill (Southern Ireland), Slieve Donard (Northern Ireland), Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (England) and Snowdon (Wales).

In total Jamie ascended 5,294m and walked 60km of mountain paths.

The Monmouth School pupil said: “It was spectacular to reach the top of the mountains. You see the start and the distance you’ve climbed and you feel very accomplished.”

The funds raised from Jamie’s trek will go towards rebuilding Nepal’s infrastructure and supporting its locals after the earthquake hit in April.

The natural disaster killed more than 9,000 people and injured more than 23,000.

Dr Andrew Daniel, headmaster of Monmouth School, said: “Everyone at the school is incredibly proud of Jamie for successfully taking on his gargantuan challenge.

“He has set a shining example for all his peers - hard work, determination and kindness can make a real difference in the world.

“Jamie’s friends and teachers have all been inspired by his selflessness.

“The school has always been dedicated to charity work, and we want all of our boys to know how vital it is to help people less fortunate than themselves.

“Next year, a group of pupils including Jamie will be travelling to India.

“During the trip they will be completing some charity work to help some of the country’s poorer communities, and we’re sure this will be a life-changing experience for them all.”

To donate to Jamie’s challenge, text JABT85 with your amount to 70070.