Police received an emergency call from the “incapacitated” group who said they were stuck on the mountain after taking the Class B drug.

“Now having to deploy mountain rescue, air support and ambulance to rescue them,” Cumbria Police posted on social media.

“Persons rescued after becoming incapable of walking due to cannabis use. MRT volunteers putting themselves at risk to prevent harm.”

The group were brought down to safety by the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, a group of volunteers that support the emergency services in the area, at 9:45pm.

Cumbria Police warned walkers about the dangers of taking alcohol or any other impairing substances onto a mountain.

“We received a 999 emergency call at approximately 6:30pm” a Cumbria Police spokesperson said.

“Unfortunately a group of four people who were on Scafell Pike had run into difficulty.