Joe Beaumont prepares for his trip with his brother John and their dogs Bodhi and John's dog Jeb. Photo: Glen Gater

A climber who suffered major injuries in a fall in the Lake District last year will tomorrow start a gruelling 200-mile trike trip to raise cash for his rescuers.

Joe Beaumont was climbing in a disused Eskdale quarry when he fell 40m (131ft), breaking most of the bones on his right side and causing extreme concussion and nerve damage.

The Windermere tree surgeon, an experienced climber, has undergone numerous operations and other surgical procedures since his fall, but still cannot walk without considerable pain.

He endures physical and psychological problems from the incident, during which he was rescued by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team and airlifted from the site by a Sea King helicopter from RAF Boulmer in Northumberland.

On Saturday, he will begin a week-long trip on his recumbent tricycle from the RAF base to the Lake District, timed to arrive at the Wasdale Head Show on 13 October.

He aims to raise cash for the rescue team, which he said, saved his life. He said: “Without them I wouldn’t be here.

“Every step I take feels like a knitting needle being stabbed into my ankle, and even with pain killers, I find I’m still in constant pain most of the time.

“My life was completely turned upside down by last year’s climbing accident. In one moment I went from a typical outdoor enthusiast to being unable to walk.

“I’m so grateful to the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, the amazing surgeons and specialists who put me back together, and to my family and friends who’ve supported me through my recovery so far.

“I want to raise as much money as possible for Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, to say thank you for all the incredible work they do and to ensure they can always be there in times of people’s need.”

Richard Warren, chairman of the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said: “It was great to meet up with Joe earlier this year, virtually a year to the day after his climbing accident where he sustained terrible multiple injuries.

“Our rescue team consists of 40 unpaid but professionally trained volunteers on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All our mountain rescue teams are charities, funded through donations.

“Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team is one of the busiest in the country with around 100 rescues a year and annual running costs in excess of £30,000. The challenge that Joe has set himself is truly amazing for someone with such debilitating injuries and we wish him great success in this cycle challenge and look forward to meeting him again at the Wasdale Show.”

Donations for Mr Beaumont’s charity trip can be made via his justgiving page.