Boy lost on Peak District walk reunited with family

Kinder Mountain Rescue said a search for the 16-year-old boy lasted over three hours

A 16-year-old boy has been reunited with his family after they became separated on a "steep" Peak District path.

Kinder Mountain Rescue Team were called on Friday afternoon, after the boy had decided to walk ahead of his parents on a trek from Hayfield to Kinder Downfall.

When the family realised he became separated whilst walking up Sandy Heyes, rescue teams from Buxton, Glossop and Search Dogs England were called out to start the "major search".

After three and a half hours of searching, rescuers said the boy managed to make his own way down and ended up back at his family's car, which was parked in Bowden Bridge.

In a social media post, the Kinder Mountain Rescue Team said: "Special thanks to the group of walkers who took the time to look after the distressed mother and then escort her until we were able to meet up with them.

"It's great to see people taking the time to help others on the hills."