Those planning to explore the climbing and walking routes of the Lake District have been warned that there is a large and potentially dangerous boulder loose on the Centipede climb on Raven Crag in Langdale.

The British Mountaineering Council has received a report from one of its members highlighting concerns that the rock could prove a danger to the public should it become dislodged.

According to the eyewitness, the boulder is about the same size as a television and that it should be removed to guarantee public safety.

“It’s about the size of a TV and is a natural position to pull up on two handed then stand on. When it does come away it may well take out the belayer and anyone at the foot of the grag,” the report added.

There are many other walks in the Lake District which people can take advantage of, including Fellbarrow and Low Fell, Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge and Latrigg.