A mother and daughter have climbed Africa's highest mountain to raise money for a children's hospice.

Louise Scott, 53, and her daughter Amy Ross, 35, from Accrington, took on the six-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, on September 6.

They joined a group of adventurers, aged from 20 to 60, all united in their mission to conquer the 5,895-metre peak, the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.

They joined a group of adventurers, aged from 20 to 60, to conquer the volcanoThey joined a group of adventurers, aged from 20 to 60, to conquer the volcano (Image: Supplied)

The team endured a 17-hour-long hike on their final leg, trekking through the night in freezing temperatures until they reached the summit at sunrise on Friday, September 13.

Louise and Amy’s expedition raised £1,978.49 for Derian House Children’s Hospice, in Chorley.

The team reached the summit at sunrise on Friday, September 13The team reached the summit at sunrise on Friday, September 13 (Image: Supplied)

Louise, senior supplies product manager at Zebra Technologies, in Preston, said: "The challenge has been the most mentally and physically challenging thing I have done in my life.

"Everyone who climbed Kilimanjaro did it for different reasons.

"I did it to raise money for Derian House.

"I volunteered there last year to help set up a Christmas event, and it was the first time I had visited. I was moved by the amazing work that they do.

"As a mum and grandmother, I can’t begin to imagine how the families feel, but it is such a beautiful, peaceful place and not at all what I had expected."

The expedition raised £1,978.49 for Derian House Children’s HospiceThe expedition raised £1,978.49 for Derian House Children’s Hospice (Image: Supplied)

Ellie Smith, community fundraiser at Derian House, said: "Louise and Amy took on a challenge of epic proportions, and they absolutely smashed it.

"What an incredible thing to do to not only raise vital funds for our children and families but to raise awareness of what Derian House does too.

"It will cost £6 million to run services at Derian House in 2024, so we rely on the bravery and kindness of our supporters who go to great heights – just like Louise and Amy – to help children whose lives are too short."