A walker who had leg cramps so severe he was unable to walk had to be rescued from Scafell Pike.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) were called by Cumbria Police about a walker who was reported to be 'somewhere' on Scafell Pike.

Due to poor mobile signal, the Wasdale volunteers were unable to find him.

Due the possibility of a search and the very real risk of hypothermia, they instigated a fall callout.

Eventually contact was made by the police who updated the team that visiting ‘off duty’ mountain rescue team members from elsewhere had come across the walker and his group.

They assisted them towards Sty Head from the Corridor Route.

A WMRT spokesman said: "Fortunately, after rest, shelter, food and drink, the walker was then able to re-mobilise and make his own way off the hill.

"Team members met the party at Burnthwaite and ensured they got back to their vehicle at Wasdale Head.

"Our thanks to all those that helped on the hill, we are very grateful."

The rescue took 3 hours 39 minutes last Saturday.