The runner fell while descending Whernside. Photo: Bob Smith/grough

A fellrunner was taken to hospital after injuring himself while descending Yorkshire’s highest mountain.

North Yorkshire Police alerted the Cave Rescue Organisation about 12.25pm on Saturday when the 54-year-old slipped while coming down from the summit of Whernside.

A team spokesperson said: “On arrival, a small team proceeded up the hill to provide first aid, and found the casualty making his way down the hill assisted by walkers.

“At Bruntscar, the casualty’s facial and hand wounds were dressed by team casualty carers, and then he was transported in a team vehicle to meet with a road ambulance near the Hill Inn, from where he was taken to hospital for treatment.”