An intrepid walker from Chester had to be rescued after getting lost on top of a mountain in North Wales.

The 22-year-old man had no idea how to get back to his car after reaching the peak of Cadair Idris.

Caught without a map, compass or guidebook, Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team were called out to aid him on Saturday (May 29).

A team of local farmers even gave up their barbecue to help the rescue party.

Team member Graham O’Hanlon said: “We fully understand the desire to get out and explore the mountains, particularly on such a beautiful day

“But we always recommend people have a plan B for cases like this when things go unexpectedly astray. A map is always a good starting point.”

Cadair Idris, or Cader Idris is at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd. Its highest point is 893m.

Cadair Idris (marked) is found at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park

The walker had been exploring the hillside of Tal y Llyn pass and decided to scramble up towards the summit.

But after getting so far he was not confident enough to come back down the crags via the same route and so powered onwards to the top.

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He reached the plateau safely, before it dawned on him he did not know which direction he should be descending.

The Aberdyfi squad were alerted at about 6pm, escorted him back down Cadair Idris and had the explorer back to his car by 8.30pm.

Graham added the rescue effort was swiftly aided by the residents of Maes Côch Farm, who abandoned their evening BBQ.

He said: “We rely on the goodwill and tolerance of our farming community to get the best access to casualties, but these guys went above and beyond to get us up the hill quickly.

“It was much appreciated.”

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