The landslide (Image: Cockermouth MRT)
Storm Lillian has hit the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds battering much of Cumbria in the last few days.
It has also affected conditions in the Lake District, with those hoping to visit Buttermere warned to stay away by a local mountain rescue team, following a landslide.
On Facebook, Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team said: "If you’re heading to Buttermere, please don’t try and come over Newlands Pass - it’s been blocked by a landslide as a result of Storm Lilian.
"Highways teams are aware, but this looks like it might take a while to clear..."
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