Three women walkers who sparked an all-night search when they went missing on a hike have been found safe and well.

The alarm was raised when the trio - who are all in their mid-50s - failed to return on Sunday evening after they had set off on a 19-mile walk from to Middleton-in-Teesdale in the morning.

Police officers and volunteers from Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team were involved in the search.

The women had managed to take shelter in a barn overnight after one of them injured her ankle.

They were well prepared for their walk with maps, compasses, walking clothing and boots.

Image source, Teesdale and Weardale MRT

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