A 90-year-old celebrated his birthday in action man' style last week with an abseil and zip wire ride at Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay.

Ken Webster from Mount Hawke was joined by four generations of his family as he became the oldest person to ever take The Adventure Centre's zip wire challenge.

Mr Webster, who has abseiled on three occasions before, was given the activity session as a unique 90th birthday present by his children.

His daughter Felicity Cross from Newquay said: "We asked him if he wanted to do another abseil. He said he wouldn't mind doing another one. I said I knew just the place."

Although Mr Webster had abseiled before, this was his first session on a zip wire. At 750ft long and 120ft high, this aerial runway is one of the longest, highest and fastest Europe's and is The Adventure Centre's answer to bungee jumping.

As well as being watched by most of his family, Mr Webster was cheered on by members of the Perranporth Bowls Cub who had rushed across to Lusty Glaze to cheer their team mate on Despite initial trepidation, Mr Webster stepped off the high platform and whooshed across the wire high above the beach.

Once he had lowered himself to the beach, the intrepid pensioner said: "That was fun. Once you go the first few yards it's alight. I'm glad I've done it."

But his adventure didn't stop there. Mr Webster climbed the steep steps back up to the top of the cliff where he was roped up for the abseil down. As a seasoned' abseiler, he had no trouble making it safely back down to solid ground.

Tracey Griffths, Head of Centre, commented: "It's remarkable that someone this age was up for the challenge. We have teenagers who back out of these activities because they get the fear when they get to the cliff edge. Mr Webster just got out there and did it and had tremendous fun. He's an inspiration to us all."

After his adrenaline fuelled activities, Mr Webster was treated to cream tea at Lusty Restaurant.

His daughter Felicity said: "When he makes 100 we'll bring him back for more adventure."