A STOIC walker completed his descent down England's highest peak, despite reporting a 'deep laceration' to his leg.

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were called to Scafell Pike on August 6 just before 12pm alongside colleagues from Duddon Mountain Rescue Team to reports of a walker who had suffered a deep laceration to his leg.

Rescue teams went out to assist the 'stoic walker' who managed to complete his descent down the mountain, where he was met by his partner to be transported for further care.

In a statement on social media, Wasdale MRT said: "A call was received from Cumbria Police regarding a walker reporting a deep laceration to a leg.

"The team was quickly called out and Duddon and Furness MRT was asked to standby to support with a location high up on the Scafell Pike summit plateau.

"However, the walker was very stoically able to complete his descent to Wasdale Head himself where he was met by his partner for onwards transport to further care.

"Team members took advantage of the location to refresh and rehydrate before returning to base.

"Thanks to Duddon and Furness MRT for their willingness to support us once more. We wish the walker a swift recovery."