A MOUNTAIN rescue team assisted a pair of walkers on Scafell Pike. 

The walkers had become lost whilst trying to descend from the mountain. 

A spokesperson said: "A further call from Cumbria Police involved a party of two walkers who were reporting themselves lost on their Scafell Pike descent.

"Unfortunately, the team leader was unable to make further contact with the party by phone, but coordinates from the original emergency call were available, so their location was known.

"Due to the prevailing winter conditions and lack of further contact, a search party from the team was tasked to investigate and escort off the fell if necessary.

"However, shortly after this request was made, contact was made with the walkers; they had managed to descend on the correct path to Seathwaite and no longer needed help. It was later confirmed that they had safely returned to their vehicle and the log was closed."