The two walkers were found at the Sulber 'crossroads'
Two walkers had to be rescued after they got lost while attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
The women, aged 47 and 54, called for help after losing their way coming down Ingleborough, towards Horton in Ribblesdale.
The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called out about 9.50pm yesterday.
A team spokesperson said: “After obtaining further details from them a CRO team drove up to the Sulber ‘crossroads’ area while another team set off on foot from Horton.
“The lost walkers were quickly located, cold and frightened, at the Sulber finger post, and brought down off the hill by CRO vehicle.”
The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge involves a 39km (24-mile) route taking in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Andy
17 August 2014'Lost' at a finger post? Impressive...
Jan
18 August 2014Impressive!!!!! It was actually dark and dangerous to continue. I would like to thank the gentlemen that came to our rescue, you were amazing and did not make us feel inadequate at all. Thank you so much.
Sheepy
18 August 2014The point to be learned is that people should always carry a torch in their pack. You just never know when you might need one.
I usually carry 2 small LED ones plus my phone torch as well. Not any additional burden but can be mighty useful.
Jan
20 August 2014We had 2 torches
Terry
22 August 2014If these people had a torches, then why didn't they just use them to read the finger post, which clearly indicates the direction of a well defined path to follow. Just defies logic !
Brian
27 August 2014Noddys.
He may not have been made you feel inadequate, but you clearly are!
Learn some hill craft; then use it!
Bob
03 December 2014I'm sorry what? You were lost... right next to a sign showing you the exact way off the hill? Maybe next time you can consider the families of volunteers who have to endure loved ones being sent out to pick up fools like yourselves. Useless.