A capable fellrunner was reported missing this weekend after leaving home with all his outdoor equipment, apart from his mobile phone.

Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team were called out by the man's wife to find the missing sportsman, who left on Saturday morning to take part in a 50-mile run, according to Grough.

The route takes in large areas of the Lake District and the hills around Ambleside and was due to take the man till the early hours of the morning to complete.

After conducting a huge rescue operation, his wife returned back to their accommodation and found him sleeping safely in bed, after somehow sneaking back into the house unspotted.

Rescuers have urged anyone taking part in solo fellrunning to ensure they are wearing the correct outdoor footwear and take a mobile phone with them in their daysacks.

People interested in attempting fellrunning as part of an organised race can take part in the Lakeland 100 Ultra Tour of the Lake District.

This circular 100 mile route travels through Coniston, Eskdale, Buttermere and Ambleside from Friday July 29th to Sunday July 31st.