THREE Coronation Street stars will be swapping the famous cobbles of Weatherfield for a 50km trek through the Brecon Beacons to raise money for a Bury charity this summer.

Catherine Tyldesley, Katie McGlynn and Tisha Merry, who play Eva Price, Sinead Tinker and Steph Britton, are taking part in TrekFest on June 4.

Taking part alongside friends and family as part of #TeamVital, they have chosen to raise funds for The Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity, and Parkinson’s UK.

Catherine said: “I'm excited and honoured to be trekking over the Brecon Beacons in aid of these two charities. More research is desperately needed into finding out what causes Parkinson’s. I truly believe we are only a matter of years away from finding breakthrough treatments for this cruel condition.

“I'm passionate about completing TrekFest. Our team will train hard to make a respectable time, and raise much needed funds for both charities. We hope to do both of these causes proud, and I'm looking forward to this amazing adventure with a great bunch of friends."

Actress Katie Mcglynn said: "I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in to the challenge. We will be going on some training treks in the spring to wear in our hiking boots and get used to climbing hills. I have been told this certainly isn’t going to be a walk in the park!

“But, there's a great bunch of us who will motivate each other and I'm sure we will have plenty of belly laughs (and blisters) along the way, while raising money for The Josh Wilson Brain Tumour Charity and Parkinsons UK."

Actress Tisha Merry said: "I will certainly be challenging myself, as I have never done anything like this before and am prepared to push my body to the limit. We decided on two amazing charities, one local and one national, so I feel honoured to be taking part with Team Vital to support these worthy causes. They will be in my thoughts along the journey. Bring it on!"

Participants will cross the highest peaks in the Beacons and South Wales including Pen Y Fan (886m), Corn Du (873m), Cribyn (795m) and Fan Y Big (719m).

Dawn Fidler, co-founder of The Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity, said: “When I heard that Catherine, Katie and Tisha had chosen us as their local charity, I was thrilled. What they are doing to raise funds is amazing and will be a huge boost to allow us to continue giving direct support to children with brain tumours and post surgery disabilities across Greater Manchester.

"The whole of the SuperJosh family is 100 per cent behind them and we hope they have a lot of fun along the way.”

To sponsor #TeamVital, visit the just giving page virginmoneygiving.com/team/Vital

Entry to the event is via trekfest.org.uk