The woman got lost near Boredale Hause. Photo: Bob Smith/grough
Rescuers in the Lake District reminded hill-goers to take account of shortening daylight hours after a walker had to be guided to safety as night fell.
A woman walking alone called 999 when she got lost near Boredale Hause.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team said she set off from Martindale intending to walk to Patterdale, but became disoriented near the col.
A team spokesperson said: “The team’s duty leader made contact by phone and managed to get an accurate location using a combination of the PhoneFind tool and WhatsApp live location sharing.
“Once located the walker was instructed to walk in the right direction with the use of her mobile phone’s compass and she safely made it down to Patterdale.
“With the clocks having changed to winter time the team would like to remind walkers to take into account the earlier sunset. Make sure you carry a torch and have a map and compass to be able to navigate safely.”
The sun currently sets at 4.40pm in Glenridding, with darkness likely about 40 minutes later, or sooner depending on weather conditions.
Castlegalloway
29 October 2020My question is why is she up there on her own.
Graham
30 October 2020Some people like to walk on their own. Do you have a problem with this?
G
30 October 2020Not an unreasonable question given that she appeared not to have a torch, map, compass and the good sense not to put herself in a dangerous (yet easily avoidable) situation.
Absolutely nothing wrong with being out on your own, but you need to be able to look after yourself.
EastLancsRodeo
30 October 2020Castlegalloway - would you ask a similar question if the person was male?
Helen Howe
30 October 2020Why shouldn't she be up there on her own. Plenty of us walk solo as well as with others.
Rod Hepplewhite
30 October 2020I've no problem with anyone walking alone, I often walk alone myself. My question is why wasn't she carrying a torch? It's not as if it doesn't start to get dark early at this time of year every year, it's not a new phenomenon!
Chris Sale
30 October 2020Unnecessarily aggressive perhaps?
He/she shouldn't have been on their own if they lacked the knowledge skills and equipment to get home safely.
Those who thought ill of Castlegalloway perhaps might consider their own assumptions rather than assume the worst of his/hers.
Chris Sale
30 October 2020Unnecessarily aggressive perhaps?
He/she shouldn't have been on their own if they lacked the knowledge skills and equipment to get home safely.
Those who thought ill of Castlegalloway perhaps might consider their own assumptions rather than assume the worst of his/hers
Wainwrightwalker
30 October 2020The article doesn't state that the Walker was devoid of torch, map, etc.... but that she became disorientated. the MRT spokesman was taking the opportunity to remind anyone that these are good items to have.
Castlegalloway - the days of chaperones has long gone. you do know that they can vote now...
Steve
30 October 2020Looking after oneself at this time of year and through winter includes being able to navigate in the dark.
Neil684
01 November 2020I have added a power pack to my kit so I can recharge my phone or GPS. Helps to avoid the "only one bar" syndrome.