The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called out on Saturday after a walker reported himself lost.
The 31-year-old male had set off from Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 12.40pm, to walk the northern end of the Ribble Way.
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He called in and reported himself lost in low cloud and darkness near Cam Houses.
A CRO Land Rover was able to drive to within easy walking distance of him, despite the complexity of recent timber extraction routes in Cam Woodlands.
Cold, but unhurt, he was returned to Horton by the group.
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