A DYSERTH veteran will take on three peaks to create three potentially record breaking sculptures for three charities.

Chainsaw artist Ian Murray is eyeing up a 'Three Peaks Challenge' with a twist this September to raise funds for the Royal British Legion (RBL), Army Benevolence Fund and Blind Veterans.

Mr Murray - who turns 45 in August - aims to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon with 25 to 30kg worth of tools, timber and a chainsaw in the hopes of creating the highest sculptures in three countries within 24 hours from September 7

Mr Murray said: "When you work for yourself, you find yourself working late into the night and at about 3am one morning this stupid idea came into my head.

"I've heard all sorts from my friends and family about how crazy this challenge is, but if you don't put challenges on your bucket list you'll never achieve them.

"We're also currently in the process of finding out if this could be a world record if I'm successful.

"The training's going to be tough though - I have to make sure I'm carrying everything from tools and replacement chains with me."

The three sculptures will be determined by the time he's making, to make sure he completes the challenge within the tight 24 hour time frame.

The challenge will mark a continuation for Mr Murray's work for military charities, following on from his sculpture of Joey The Warhorse for the Rhyl RBL and a replacement Silent Soldier silhouette for Beachside Cafe on Rhyl waterfront last year following an act of vandalism.

The veteran - who served in Bosnia, Kosovo and Northern Ireland - is perhaps best known for a carving a seven-foot Darth Vader statue in just four days for Star Wars actor Spencer Wilding in time for the Rhyl premiere of the Rogue One film in 2016.

Mr Murray added: "In part, this has grown out from my own background with the military and the sculptures I've already done for the RBL.

"We also dropped my son jack Murray off at the Harrogate Army Foundation College on Sunday, March 17 to start his own service, so I felt it was fitting."

Joining Mr Murray is Rhyl RBL poppy appeal organiser Richard Kendrick.

Mr Kendrick said: " I'm delighted Ian has come up with this amazing idea. Thank you so much to him for giving his time to take on the unique challenge, I can't wait to be part of his team."