The Traitors star Andrew Jenkins is set to enter the north of England during his charity trek.

The walk will see Mr Jenkins pass through parts of Cumbria, including Carlisle, in the next week.

The Traitors finalist is walking 1,200km over 42 days to raise funds for the brain injury charity Headway.

The challenge is believed to be the first charity trek along this particular route.

The trek began on September 29 at the famous Scottish castle used to film The Traitors.

It marks a major milestone for Mr Jenkins who was told, following a serious road accident when he was aged 21, that he may never walk again.

Mr Jenkins sustained a serious brain injury in the accident and was unable to continue his 'promising' rugby career, however, he was described by doctors as a 'miracle patient' after making a full recovery.

Now, 25 years later, Mr Jenkins is walking to fundraise for Headway to support the vital work they do in helping people with brain injuries and their families.

He is also using the walk to raise awareness of mental health challenges, for men in particular, having experienced periods of poor mental health himself over many years.

During the trek, Mr Jenkins plans to give talks on wellbeing and mental health to a series of sports and community groups along the route.

Mr Jenkins said: “Headway does incredible work to support survivors of brain injuries and their families as it can have a huge impact on all of their lives too as my family and I found out following my accident, and I’m delighted to be able to raise awareness and funds for their vital work through the trek.

"I’m also undertaking this challenge for everyone out there who has been told they can’t do something, who think they can’t achieve anything, and who have lost their self-belief.

"I want to show them that even though life can feel impossibly hard at times, there’s always a way forward - literally one step after the next can take you a long way.

"And I want to show people that talking about how we feel helps us move through the challenging times, as well as showing others who might be feeling the same that they are not alone."

The Big Trek will see Mr Jenkins raise funds and awareness for Headway by walking between castles in the UK, starting from Ardross Castle and finishing at Cardiff Castle in his home city.

His journey will include stops at Lancaster Castle in England and Carrickfergus Castle in Northern Ireland, covering all four home nations.

Jen Murgatroyd, Headway’s director of fundraising, said: "We are immensely grateful for Andrew’s dedication and efforts in taking on this challenge for Headway.

"The money raised will go towards things like our Emergency Fund that helps family members be at the bedside of their loved one in critical care, or our nurse-led helpline that provides essential information and emotional support to brain injury survivors and their families.

"We are proud to have Andrew champion our cause and I’m sure his journey will give hope and inspiration to other brain injury survivors."

Charity donations can be made via Andrew’s Givestar page.