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18 hours ago
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Walker rescued after suffering 'severe scalp wound' on Haystacks
A walker who suffered a 'severe scalp wound' on Haystacks has been rescued by Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (MRT). Cockermouth MRT were deployed after receiving a call from Wasdale MRT on Wednesday, June 11 about a walker who had suffered a head injury on Haystacks. Upon arriving at the scene, the MRT were able to assess the walker's wound before being carried by the team to an awaiting rescue helicopter. Writing on social media, Cockermouth MRT said: "The call-out was transferred to Cockermouth and the team made its way down the valley. "Given the scarce details of the injury and potential consequences of head trauma, a HM Coastguard helicopter was requested to assist. "The Team drove via Honister to Dubs Hut before making its way on foot to the casualty. On arrival and initial assessment it was clear that it was a severe scalp wound requiring hospital care. "The casualty was treated and packaged before being carried by the Team to the waiting Rescue 936 helicopter at Inonimate Tarn." The rescue involved 17 team members from Cockermouth MRT and took two-and-a-half hours to complete.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
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New data reveals top 12 'most Instagrammed' Wainwrights in the Lake District
ENGLAND'S highest mountain has been revealed as the Lake District's most 'Instagrammed' Wainwright in new data from a Cumbrian accommodation provider. Fresh analysis of Instagram hashtags has revealed that Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, and Cat Bells are the 'most photographed' summits in the Lake District. However, the findings also dispel the perception that awe-inspiring views are only found at the highest elevations, showing just how accessible the region is to hikers of all ages and abilities. The data, collected by Snittlegarth Farm Lodges, a family-run Lake District accommodation provider, has been used to determine the most 'Instagrammed' Wainwrights, with the full roundup and hashtag count for each peak as shown below: The Top 12 Most 'Instagrammed' Wainwrights in the Lake District By Hashtag Usage are: Scafell Pike – 119,000 hashtags Helvellyn – 112,000 hashtags Cat Bells – 73,000 hashtags Haystacks – 53,400 hashtags Blencathra – 51,100 hashtags Skiddaw – 50,900 hashtags Old Man Of Coniston – 26,700 hashtags Scafell – 25,200 hashtags Great Gable – 24,100 hashtags Loughrigg Fell – 17,600 hashtags Latrigg – 14,300 hashtags Helm Crag – 10,600 hashtags The Lake District is going to get busier in the coming months, with the Easter break and several bank holiday weekends looming. Searches for 'things to do in the Lake District' are up by over 5,000 per cent in the last 90 days alone - and the trend is still growing. Jemima Green, owner of Snittlegarth Farm Lodges, said: "It didn't come as much of a surprise that some of the tallest mountains topped the list - but we were pleased to see some of the region's more modest hikes making an appearance! "Haystacks is a good beginner-friendly option that doesn't involve hours of rigorous climbing or scrambling, and you'll still be in awe of the views from the summit."
