A man was seriously injured after falling from a motorbike while riding down a 'very steep' hill.
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team were called to the incident in Rivington Terraced Gardens shortly after 11am on Saturday (July 3).
A 37-year-old man had fallen from the bike while riding through the woods.
It is believed to have happened while he was riding down a 'very steep obstacle'.
Crews assessed the man and carried him to an easily accessible location before handing him over to paramedics.
The man was then taken to Salford Royal Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
A spokesperson for Bolton Mountain Rescue Team said: "At 11:02 yesterday morning we were contacted by North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust who were requesting our assistance at an incident in Rivington Terraced Gardens.
"A 37-year-old male had had a mountain biking accident whilst riding through the woods. He had fallen whilst riding down a very steep obstacle, and landed hard.
"Team members were quickly on scene, and assessed the casualty, administered pain relief medication and immobilised him.
"As evacuation was about to begin we were joined by an NWAS ambulance crew. The casualty was carried on one of our stretchers from a difficult to access location, about 200m to the waiting ambulance,
"The casualty was then assessed further and ultimately taken by NWAS to Salford Royal Hospital where his injuries are described as serious, but stable."
