“I picked up a few injuries along the way and hit a few mental barriers, which really tested my will and strength to continue,” said the photographer.

“The mental aspect of the walk was undoubtedly the hardest part; it’s very easy to just stare at your feet as each foot passes the other and forget to take in the beautiful surrounding landscapes.

“I had a few near misses including being chased by a particularly angry bull, but overall music played a huge part in keeping me motivated along the way.

“Ultimately, I found the energy reserves to push on. I continued through the physical and mental pain, which helped me see what is truly possible.”

It’s hard to make The Three Peaks challenge sound easy (and trust us, it’s certainly not), but after the photographer’s accomplishment there might just need to be an update to the landmark hiking test on the British mainland.

Has Collins just set the precedent for something new? Who knows. He’s certainly laid down the gauntlet, and we’re betting that in the next few years there will be somebody else who fancies picking it up.