The man fell to the northern side of Sharp Edge. Photo: Bob Smith Photography

A man has died after falling from Sharp Edge on Blencathra in the northern Lake District.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident about 1.40pm on Saturday.

A team spokesperson said: “A group of four were on Sharp Edge, when one of them fell to the north side of the ridge and out of sight.

“The team mobilised with assistance from Penrith MRT. Split into two groups, one team made their way to the casualty while the other went to assist the rest of the group off the ridge.

“Sadly, the man did not survive the fall.

“Our thoughts and condolences go to the man’s friends and family.”

The Prestwick Coastguard search and rescue helicopter also flew to the scene. The Keswick MRT spokesperson thanked colleagues from the Penrith team and the Coastguard crew for their support during the callout.

The incident lasted more than 4¼ hours and involved 19 volunteers from the Keswick team and 11 from Penrith MRT.