Daredevils hot foot it for charity at Black Country Living Museum - PICTURES and VIDEO

Dozens of daredevils strode over burning coal in bare feet to raise money for charity.

Around 70 people took part in the Firewalk at the Black Country Living Museum.

Each participant paid £35 to walk over the flaming material, which burned at more than 370C (700F).

The money raised will go to the museum and charity Acorns Hospice.

Participants described feeling nervous before taking part but were left on a high once they faced the challenge.

Father and son Roger and Jordan Gray, aged 57 and 17 from Lichfield, were among those to take part.

Jordan, who has volunteered for the charity for three years, said: "It was great fun, we enjoyed it, walking up to the coal, it felt very hot. But being briefed beforehand helped."

They were part of a group of people who worked at National Express and were raising money for Acorns. Roger added: "We set a fundraising target of £700 in total, but we already met that on the day."

Several metres of burning coal were laid out in two rows in the boat docks area of the museum.

Organisers lit the fire and sprayed it with chemicals before gathering participants around the flames to explain safety precautions.

Participants then lined up in two rows, and strode along the burning coal to the cheers of the crowd.

The event held on Thursday used coal to link to the industrial heritage of the Black Country.

Katy Price, development manager at Black Country Living Museum, added: "We're delighted to host such a special event here."