Two directors at North Wales' law firm, Gamlins Law, have successfully completed a fundraising climb of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Managing director Ron Davison and fellow director Dafydd Roberts reached Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, after a seven-day climb.

The duo were part of a 23-strong group that completed the 5,895m (19,340ft) climb.

Mr Davison and Mr Roberts have so far raised more than £3,500 for their two chosen charities, Prostate Cancer UK and LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector.

Mr Roberts said: "We knew the expedition would be tough going, but it was even harder than we thought, and we saw plenty of people in other groups who did not make it to the peak."

He described their journey, saying: "On our first day we walked through a rainforest to get to our camp, arriving in darkness.

"Day two was good fun, scrambling from rock to rock, and on day three we got to Lava Tower, a 300-foot volcanic rock structure.

"Day four was another big walk before we arrived the next day at base camp.

"We were encouraged to try and get some sleep before we started our ascent to the summit, but this was difficult."

Dafydd Roberts and Ron Davison celebrate reaching Uhuru Peak on Kilimanjaro  (Image: Gamlins Law)

He added: "We set off for the final climb to Uhuru Peak at midnight and walked in darkness until sunrise around 6am when we arrived at Stella Point, one of three summit points on Kilimanjaro.

"From here, we embarked on the final climb to the summit at Uhuru."

Mr Davison said: "I am so pleased that we took on the challenge which was both physically and mentally demanding.

"Until you undertake something of this nature, you simply have no idea what it will be like.

"The mountain climbing and running training that we did in advance of the trip was invaluable, but the Kilimanjaro climb was on a totally different level.

"Nothing can truly prepare you for the conditions, particularly the dust and the gruelling demands of climbing at altitude."

Mr Roberts added: "I’ve got the bug and am already planning to go on other expeditions in different parts of the world.

"The Atlas Mountains in North Africa are definitely on my target list."

After reaching Uhuru Peak, the party had the challenge of returning down the mountain, including a final walk of around 18 hours with minimal breaks.

Gamlins Law, which employs more than 80 people, has six offices across North Wales, including its head office in Rhyl and further offices in Ruthin, Mold, Abergele, Holywell and Denbigh.