A mountain biker has died after a fall on a Peak District hillside.

The man came off his bike near Laddow Rocks on Black Hill, north of Crowden, today.

Volunteers from two mountain rescue teams went to the man’s aid, along with the North West Air Ambulance and a police helicopter.

Five Glossop MRT members were joined by 16 from Kinder MRT in the incident.

Neale Pinkerton, team leader of the Kinder team, said: “Unfortunately the rider did not survive the fall. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family and friends.”

The rescue operation took 6¼ hours.