Two Gwynedd rowers are set to take on the world's toughest rowing challenge.

Nia Baylis, originally from Machynlleth but now living in Aberdyfi, and her rowing partner Pammie Tyson, will be crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat.

The challenge, known as the World's Toughest Row, was formerly called the Talisker Whiskey Challenge.

It begins in December from San Sebastián de la Gomera in the Canary Islands and ends in Antigua in the Caribbean, a distance of 3,000 miles.

The pair will be raising money for Kidney Wales and two marine conservation charities.

Crossings can take anything from 35 to 96 days, with competitors battling 20-foot-high waves, sleep deprivation, and an array of physical and mental extremes.

Nia Baylis and her rowing partner Pammie Tyson are taking on the challenge   (Image: Supplied)

Dwyfor Meirionnydd MP Liz Saville Roberts recently met the pair and said: "I was delighted to meet Nia and Pammie, two inspirational women who are taking on the challenge of crossing the mighty Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat, whilst raising money for three worthwhile causes, including Kidney Wales.

"The challenge of crossing the Atlantic brings with it a set of unique and frightening challenges and is a real test of endurance, both physically and mentally.

"Nia and Pammie have my greatest respect for embarking on this epic feat.

"I am thrilled that Nia will be flying the flag for Aberdyfi and for Wales as the duo join teams from across the globe as they take on this exhilarating yet challenging experience.

"I look forward to following their progress as they set off from the Canary Islands in a few short weeks and encourage everyone to get behind their fundraising efforts."

Ms Baylis and Ms Tyson said: "We were thrilled to meet Liz at her Dolgellau constituency office recently and introduce her to our imminent trans-Atlantic row.

"The campaign has been three years in the making, and we are very grateful for all the support and encouragement we’ve received along the way.

"We are now in the very fortunate position of being weeks away from launching and are honoured to join another 38 teams on the start line in La Gomera."