THE granddaughter of well-known Malton racehorse trainer Pat Rohan has completed an epic 300-mile tour of the Yorkshire's racecourses - by bicycle.

Hannah Greenwood, 16, undertook the journey to learn about her racing heritage and raise funds for Mission Direct - a charity which helps some of the world’s poorest people.

She is travelling to Cambodia with the charity in February and has so far raised £3,300 of her £5,000 target to help build a house for a family in Phnom Penh.

Hannah, who has dedicated her trip to her grandfather Pat, who died last December aged 82, set off from Beverley Westwood on August 11, riding with family members at different stages of the journey, which included stops at Catterick, Doncaster, Pontefract, Thirsk and Ripon, before finishing in York last Wednesday.

"The most difficult thing was churning out the miles every day for seven days," she said.

"Day three was particularly hard with a 78-miler to get to Doncaster from Catterick, which I cycled with Uncle Matt. The last 10 miles of that day were the longest ever, and then we had four days of cycling left to do.

"It will be worth it in February though when we are putting a proper roof over a Cambodian family and taking them off the rubbish tips.

"Yorkshire Racing were so generous in their support, hospitality and interest in our challenge. We have so far raised £3,300 so our £5,000 target is definitely achievable."

Hannah has received the support of some leading figures in training.

Sir Michael Stoute, who first worked for Hannah’s grandfather when he arrived in the UK, said: "Hannah's grandfather Pat Rohan would have been very proud of her. He was one of life's givers."

Richard Fahey, another leading trainer based in Malton, added: "It is fantastic to see that her Duke of Edinburgh experience has encouraged her to do something so worthwhile."

To make a donation to Hannah's trip, go to mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/gogreenwood5