A MAN was rescued by a mountain team after feeling unwell on a walk in the Lake District. 

A couple out walking had just ascended a steep section of the track above Harrowslack on the west side of Windermere when the man started to feel 'dizzy' and 'unwell' and so rang for an ambulance.

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) asked Coniston Mountain Rescue to attend as the party was off the beaten track.

A spokesperson for the mountain team said: "We sent two Land Rovers in case of a stretcher carry, but in the event we were able to drive right to the casualty. There were concerns regarding some underlying health issues but on our arrival, the gentleman had recovered somewhat.

"We carried out various checks and concluded that he had probably just over-exerted himself and there was no reason for any major concern now. We gave the couple a lift back to the Ferry to Bowness for them to make their way back to their accommodation and take it easy for the remainder of the day."

The rescue counted with 10 volunteer members attending for two hours.