Hill walkers in UK urged not to rely on smartphones

As more people explore outdoors and rescue callouts rise, experts advise use of maps and compass

Walkers in the UK have been warned not to rely on smartphones to find their way on hills and mountains, and instead learn to use a map and compass, amid an increase in calls to rescue services.

On Christmas Day a walker became unwell and later died after getting into difficulty at Buckstones Jump, near Rydal, in the Lake District.