The man fell from Sharp Edge. Photo; Keswick MRT

A man has died after falling from Sharp Edge on Blencathra.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was called out to the incident about 2.10pm on Thursday.

North West Ambulance Service was alerted that a man had taken a long fall from the ridge, a grade-one scrambling route.

Members of the volunteer mountain rescue team were joined by the crews of the Great North Air Ambulance Service and the Coastguard helicopter from Humberside in the operation.

A Keswick MRT spokesperson said: “Helimed 58 [from the GNAAS] were able to confirm the exact casualty location and then airlifted a number of team members to the start of the ridge.

“Attempts to resuscitate the man commenced but despite best efforts the man could not be saved.

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