An inspirational retired vicar is set to saddle up once more and mark a special birthday with a gruelling challenge in aid of a Lowestoft-based charity.

While most nonagenarians may choose to celebrate the milestone with family and friends, Peter Langford will instead cycle from Land’s End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland.

Mr Langford, from Beccles, aims to complete the epic LEJOG cycle ride for the fourth time - but remarkably this time it will be done on his 90th birthday.

He will take on the mammoth 1,100 mile challenge again - having previously completed it aged 75, when he was 80 and again aged 85 – raising almost £60,000 in the process.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Peter Langford, ahead of the LEJOG challenge in 2018. Picture: Nick ButcherPeter Langford, ahead of the LEJOG challenge in 2018. Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

From August 22 to September 21, he will cycle from the most southerly point to the most northerly point of the UK raising money and awareness of those that are rough sleeping or facing homelessness across the country.

Although he suffers from arthritic knees, which sometimes make walking difficult, it is not stopping him - as Mr Langford said he feels 30 years younger on a bike.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Retired Vicar Peter Langford. Picture: Sunrise StudiosRetired Vicar Peter Langford. Picture: Sunrise Studios (Image: Sunrise Studios)

With three children and six grandchildren, Mr Langford has spent months training for the iconic end to end challenge, admitting: "Cycling makes me 30 years younger."

He hopes to raise £50,000, with proceeds to be split and donated between Lowestoft-based regional charity Access Community Trust and the Salvation Army.

Mr Langford said: "Reflecting on my life so far, I am truly thankful that I have not had to worry too much about money, my health, or a roof over my head, but times have changed significantly from when I was young.

"Today, there are so many people and families struggling with the bare basics.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Retired Vicar Peter Langford. Picture: Sunrise StudiosRetired Vicar Peter Langford. Picture: Sunrise Studios (Image: Sunrise Studios)

"If I can raise awareness of the cause and my supporters donate what they can, together we can make a real difference to many people’s lives."

Michael Francis, fundraising co-ordinator for Access Community Trust, added: "Peter is an incredible and inspiring individual.

"He is so passionate to complete the challenge and to raise as much money as possible."

To support his fundraising visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/peterlangford