IT WAS a family effort when two tiny adventurers, accompanied by their doting dads and other family members, tackled a challenge beyond their years.

Five-year-old Noah Webber and his friend Harry Boare, six, successfully climbed the demanding 978 meters of England's highest peak Scafell Pike.

Having both reached the summit of Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons with ease, the pairs dad’s thought it may be time to scale bigger heights.

Noah’s dad Luke said: "Harry and Noah get on really well, it was one big playground for them and we’re bringing them up to get excited about adventurers so from the long journey up, to staying in a hostel Friday night then climbing and camping till the Sunday they were simply very excited to be on another adventure.

“What we didn’t realise was that the route we chose was the most challenging way to get up there.

“We reached the summit after an eight hour climb, carefully traversing sheer drops, vertical rock climbs and deep crevasses on route to the top.

“It was an exhausting experience for the boys but they loved it.

“It was upon reading about the climb the following day that we realised what an achievement it was for these boys at their age to do this.

“We could never know for sure but I don’t believe other children their age have climbed both summits and routes to summit.

"Harry’s highlight was swimming in the natural pool and waterfall on the climb down, it was freezing! And Noah's was to be able to eat lots of sugary flapjacks on route to the summit for energy."

Family members Toby Shotter and Charlie Boare also joined the group, supporting the boys on what is unlikely to be the last of their outdoor expeditions.

Luke added: "Harry's dad Ben Boare and I grew up in a similar way, full of adventure so seeing our children gravitate towards this fills us with pride. In terms of reaching the top, it’s always nice to do but we always set out with a plan to keep them safe and over prepare."

Both the boys now want to climb Ben Nevis and Snowdon to complete the highest peaks in the UK, with Luke adding: "We’ll let them decide where they want to take it next. We’re sure that if they keep enjoying the climbs then they will be future Everest conquerors."