A man has died after falling ill while out walking in the Scafell Pike area.

Emergency services were called to the summit ridge between Scafell Pike and Great End on Monday, shortly after 5pm.

Twenty-one Wasdale Mountain Rescue team members were scrambled to help the man, along with 10 Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue team members, Cumbria Police and the North West Air Ambulance.

An HM Coastguard helicopter was also called in, but was stood down as the North West Air Ambulance was also in attendance.

A spokesman for the Wasdale Mountain Rescue team said: "Members of the public, a family member and the air crew did their utmost to help the gentleman but sadly to no avail and he passed away.

"Wasdale and Duddon & Furness team members made their way up the fell to bring the gentleman back down to Wasdale.

"A second coastguard helicopter was requested to assist as the carry from that location would have been very long and difficult. They were able to complete the task, with assistance from some team members.

"Many thanks to all involved for their help.

"The team would like to express their condolences to the family."