RESCUERS have issued a warning to groups of walkers to stay together while out in the Lake District.

Following a multi-agency search for two missing walkers on Scafell Pike last night, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said it was 'essential' to stick together.

Cumbria Police called for assistance from Wasdale MRT and Duddon and Furness MRT to help in the search of two missing member of a walking party yesterday (April 24) evening.

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In one case this was due to the length of time the man was overdue, the lack of equipment and cold, worsening weather conditions.

But the teams were stood down after both were found safe and well.

A spokesperson for Wasdale MRT said: "It is essential that if you are in a group that you stay together unless the situation dictates that someone must get help, especially if your equipment is spread across the group.

"Further to this, the current weather forecast is predicated to get rather cold over the weekend with snow on the hills. Winter is still in the mountains and you should go prepared with a torch, plenty of warm and waterproof clothing and a map or compass."