A Lake District walker was rescued after she became lost in woods.
The woman, in her 70s, set off for a late afternoon walk on February 10 from Keswick towards Threlkeld via the old road in Brundholme Woods, Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said.
Aiming to return via the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, she took a wrong turn and ended up on a steep trail in the woods.
The team said: “With darkness falling and the ground becoming difficult to navigate, she made the correct decision to stay put and requested assistance.
“A small hill party was dispatched and located the lady in Brundholme Woods.
“Team members helped her navigate the steep terrain back down to easier ground and escorted her the rest of the way to Keswick.”
The team added that although the trail is a level route, the surrounding woodland contains several steep and narrow tracks that can be misleading in low light.
It added: “We always recommend carrying a torch and a map or navigation app, even on familiar low-level routes.”
