Shropshire climber killed in 1,000ft fall on Ben Nevis

An experienced climber from Shropshire has died after falling more than 1,000ft on the UK's highest mountain.

Paul Guest, from Kinlet, near Cleobury Mortimer, died on Sunday after the fall on 4,409ft Ben Nevis.

Mr Guest, aged 32, had scaled peaks across the world, including the Changuch in the Himalayas.

Rescuers say that he and his climbing companion on Ben Nevis had good equipment and had 'done everything right'.

Mr Guest, who lived on a farm in Meaton Lane, became one of the first people to climb Changuch as part of a six-strong team during a 40-day trip in 2009.

Councillor David Haywood, chairman of Kinlet Parish Council, lives on a neighbouring farm and said he was a 'popular young man' who had grown up and worked on his parents' farm.

He added: "He was a very talented young rock climber and what has happened is an absolute tragedy."

He was climbing Ben Nevis with David Warden, who also fell but survived.

Police said the 46-year-old, who lives in Perth, is in a serious condition at Belford Hospital, Fort William.

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