Keswick Mountain Rescue have assisted with the rescue of a mountain biker who fell from his bike and dislocated his shoulder. 

The mountain rescue team and coastguard helicopter were called out to help the man on September 14, just after 7pm. 

He sustained the injury at Angle Tarn below Esk Hause. 

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A spokesperson from Keswick Mountain Rescue said: "His companion had to leave the scene to get a phone signal to raise the alarm. The team made its way onto the hill via Grains Gill but due to the remote location, the potential for a long wait for the team’s arrival and a long carry off, support was requested from a Coastguard helicopter.

"By the time the Team had reached the top of Ruddy Gill Rescue Helicopter 199 had attended the scene, picked up the casualty and taken him and his bike to Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

"Many thanks to Rescue 199 for their help. As the casualty and his companion were intending to bivi out anyway the companion remained on the hill overnight intending to make his own way down in the morning."