Leo Mason invites public to join final Wainwright peak celebration

Leo Mason, from Allonby, has only 46 Wainwrights left of the 214, meaning he is set to complete the challenge over a year ahead of schedule. 

Beyond the thrill of conquering the peaks, Leo has discovered his involuntary tics have significantly reduced, with his father Michael recommending an exercise-driven approach to others facing similar challenges.

"It's amazing, we've seen the progression. Before he was a bit of a moaner in the mountains now he's taking on the biggest hikes he's ever done, he's loving it - the other day we did seven in one day,"  Michael said. 

"The original plan was to have them done before his eleventh birthday but now it'll be before his tenth birthday. 

"But it's far from over,  he still has one of his biggest hikes to do that he will have ever done, over 16 miles, covering 9 Wainwrights," he said. 

For the final climb, Leo is extending a warm invitation to the public to join him in a celebratory hike up Silver How. 

Previous group hikes arranged by the family have seen families join them who also have members who suffer from Tourette's Syndrome. 

In his invitation for the final hike on social media via his page Tickinemoff, Leo shared his excitement by saying: "I am super excited to announce this group hike for my final Wainwright, Silver How, what a journey it has been so far.

"The support I have received from so many people has been amazing and I am very grateful."

Looking ahead, Leo has aspirations of becoming a professional climber. 

"We're starting to plan how we can progress in that aspect of his life," Michael said. 

"We have big plans for big days out in the mountains, scrambles and climbs. We're not setting too much ahead yet though, we've still got 46 Wainwrights to do," Michael said. 

If you'd like to join the Mason family for the final Wainwright challenge, you can meet at Red Bank Road Car Park in Grasmere for 8.30am on June 2.