A WALKER was rescued after falling on the lake shore path opposite Glenridding Pier, yesterday (Wednesday).

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were called out to help the woman, who was reported to have suffered facial injuries and a broken arm.

 The team made their way to the scene at about 3.40pm and picked up North West Ambulance paramedics on the way.

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The woman from Middlesbrough was treated at the scene by team members and an NWAS paramedic before being stretchered to a waiting Patterdale Team Land Rover for onward transfer to the land ambulance.