Rescuers at the scene on Arthur's Pike. Photo: Patterdale MRT

A fellrunner was rescued after injuring her ankle on Arthur’s Pike in the Lake District.

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by police about 2pm on Easter Monday after the runner called for help.

A team spokesperson said: “The casualty had been running with her partner when she went over on her ankle. They tried to get off the fell by themselves initially. However, when the pain was too much they requested assistance by calling Cumbria police.”

Fifteen team members responded in two Land Rovers and drove to the location, above Ullswater.

The spokesperson said: “The casualty was treated on scene by the team doctor and her ankle injury was stabilised. She was then transported in the Land Rover off the fell for onward travel to hospital.”

The incident lasted two hours.