Six-year-old Lancaster mountaineer ready for next challenge as he celebrates win

Wednesday, 2 August 2023 11:14

By Greg Lambert @greglam72

Oscar Burrow from Lancaster with the award-winning garden inspired by his Everest challenge

A garden inspired by a six-year-old Lancaster boy's fundraising 'Mount Everest' challenge has won a Best in Show award as he prepares to take on his next big adventure.

The display inspired by Oscar Burrow climbing 12 of the UK's highest peaks - the combined height of Mount Everest - won Derian House Children’s Hospice the coveted award at Chorley Flower Show last weekend.

This comes as Oscar prepares to climb the three highest peaks of Wales, England and Scotland in just 24 hours in the National Three Peaks Challenge, tackling Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis today (August 2).

The garden was awarded the highest number of points the competition has ever seen.

Oscar, who has so far raised almost £40,000 for the charity, grinned from ear to ear as he waved a flag at the summit of the display – which was adorned with mountain plants, muddy walking boots, and lots of snow.

The display was created by Derian’s own gardener Gareth Elliott and his army of volunteers.

Oscar, who will turn seven in August, said: “It was really fun to climb the small Mount Everest.

"The garden looked nice and it’s really good that we won! I really loved climbing 12 mountains for poorly children and I’m looking forward to my next challenge. But one day I will climb the real Everest!”

Oscar’s dad Matt said: “It is lovely that Derian House was inspired by Oscar’s mountain-climbing challenge. He loved it. It’s a real bonus that they won Best in Show.

"We’re now all looking forward to the next challenge – don’t forget to donate!”

You can donate to Oscar’s challenge here.

Oscar previously climbed Ben Nevis in May, to complete his 12-peak challenge to raise money for Derian House.

The St Wilfrid's school, Halton pupil also scaled Inglebrough, Whernside, Old Man of Coniston, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Blencathra, Snowdon, Glyder Fawr and Scafell Pike, Cairngorm and Stob Dearg supported by family and friends including his mum Kim and dad Matt, grandad Mark, little sister Ada, and his friend Oliver Perkins and family.

Oscar's story captured the imagination of the country, making the national newspapers, radio and television - and he has been interviewed by famous TV presenters including Helen Skelton and Dan Walker.

He will take on the Three Peaks Challenge with Ollie.