The body of a woman was recovered by members of Kendal Mountain Rescue team early this morning.

The 58-year-old, from Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, was reported missing by her husband at about 9.40pm yesterday, Tuesday. Her car was located on the Kendal side of Whitbarrow Scar and a search for the woman mounted.

Her body was found about 2am today at Raven’s Lodge, just north of the main A590 road west of Levens.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Constabulary said the police are not investigating any suspicious circumstances. The coroner has been informed.