WALKERS got lost after reaching the summit of Coniston Old Man.

The two men were descending to Goats Hawse on Friday (November 21) when they lost the path in the mist and called Coniston Mountain Rescue Team at 4.37pm.

The team was split into four groups which covered all possible routes and found the two men.

A MRT spokesperson said: "The casualties were found cold and wet, but safe, not far from Goats Hawse, just off the main track leading from the top of The Old Man.

"They were given warm dry clothing and then escorted safely down off the fell to Windy Gap where all three land rovers were waiting to return everyone to base where hot drinks, biscuits and chocolate bars were on offer."

The three hour operation was attended by 11 team members.