Incidents – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

Rough Crag, Scafell Pike – Sat 30th Aug 2014

The team was called out to help a group of five lost walkers down from the Rough Crag area of Scafell Pike. We determined their location using Sarloc and gave them directions to Mickledore where we met them and walked them down to Wasdale Head.

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsSun 31st Aug 2014 ago

Scar Lathing, Upper Eskdale – Fri 29th Aug 2014

The team was contacted by 2 walkers who lost their bearings whilst descending Scafell Pike. Initially we spoke to them somewhere near Scar Lathing in Upper Eskdale and provided directions to get to Eskdale valley. After there was no confirmation they were off the fell further investigation was undertaken and Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Central Fells – Thu 28th Aug 2014

The team was called out to assist Langdale Ambleside MRT search for two young men lost on their way back to Langdale on a walk to Scafell Pike. The initial search took place in appalling weather with strong winds, low clouds and heavy rain and sleet. When all search plans Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsSat 30th Aug 2014 ago

Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Mon 25th Aug 2014

The team was called out to attend a lady near to Lingmell Col with a suspected broken ankle. She was treated on scene and then stretchered down to Wasdale Head via Lingmell Nose. Post by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team.

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsTue 26th Aug 2014 ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 23rd Aug 2014

Team contacted regarding two overdue people from Scafell Pike. We gave them some more time to arrive at their RV. They arrived safely around 30 minutes later.

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsSun 24th Aug 2014 ago

Burnmoor Tarn – Thu 21st Aug 2014

The team received a call for help from a female who was lost near to Burnmoor Tarn. She was quite distressed and would not move so the team deployed a small number of members to guide her back to the Wasdale valley.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Napes, Great Gable – Wed 20th Aug 2014

The team was called to assist a mother and son stuck on scree in Great Hells Gate on Great Gable. The team helped them down the scree and escorted them to Sty Head where they descended to their car in Borrowdale.

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsThu 21st Aug 2014 ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 17th Aug 2014

The third call of the day was for another party on Scafell Pike who also made their own way off. On this 3rd incident it took a long time to confirm the party was safely down in the valley. It helps us out if people can phone in if they Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsMon 18th Aug 2014 ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 17th Aug 2014

The team was contacted about another party overdue on Scafell Pike. Again they turned up after being given more time.

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsMon 18th Aug 2014 ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 17th Aug 2014

The team was contacted about a party overdue on Scafell Pike. They were given some time to turn up, and they did.

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsMon 18th Aug 2014 ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 16th Aug 2014

Whilst we were walking the groups off Scafell Pike we were contacted by the police about a pair overdue also on Scafell Pike. Whilst the team leader was gathering further details they turned up safe and well.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 16th Aug 2014

The team was called by a pair of walkers lost near the summit of Scafell Pike. Their location was determined using SARLOC and a team member already on the hill went to their aid. Whilst descending another group of six who were struggling were also walked down to Wasdale Head.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Scafell Pike – Mon 11th Aug 2014

Team contacted regarding reports of a missing mountain biker on Scafell Pike. During the investigation and planning he turned up safe and well. Thanks to Cumbria Police for their assistance.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Scafell – Mon 11th Aug 2014

The team was called out to locate a group of 4 people who had spent over 24 hours on Scafell Pike. We located the group at 11:15 near Slight Side on Scafell. The group were walked from the mountain. This call out makes 5 call outs in 24 hours for Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsWed 13th Aug 2014 ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 10th Aug 2014

Whilst the Yewbarrow incident was ongoing another call came reporting 2 walkers overdue from a walk on Scafell Pike. Fortunately this resolved itself very quickly with no team involvement.

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Yewbarrow – Sun 10th Aug 2014

Whilst the River Irt incident was ongoing we were contacted again about shouts for help being heard somewhere near the Wasdale Head Inn. A team member went to investigate and saw 2 people up on the Yewbarrrow fell side. On arriving it was apparent a fell runner had taken a Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

River Irt – Sun 10th Aug 2014

We were contacted by Police regarding a family reporting themselves lost and finding it difficult to continue due to very muddy ground somewhere near the River Irt between Nether Wasdale and Santon Bridge. They were encouraged to keep walking and were then picked up in a team vehicle and given Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 10th Aug 2014

We were called by Police about a party of three on the 3 peaks reported overdue. It became apparent when speaking to the informant the party had been seen descending into Eskdale from Mickledore and it was decided to allow them more time to turn up. They arrived back at Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 years ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Aug 2014

The team was called out to assist a male fell runner who had taken a considerable fall near to Greta Gill on the Corridor Route. He had fallen around 20 meters and suffered significant injuries. The team mobilised the help from the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team along with Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsSun 3rd Aug 2014 ago

Middleboot Knotts, Scafell Pike – Thu 31st Jul 2014

The team was called to assist a lone female who had become lost and fallen on Scafell Pike. A search was mounted by Wasdale MRT & The Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team. The female was located at 01:55 on very serious ground near to Middleboot Knotts. She was treated Read more…

By Jon Lynch, 10 yearsFri 1st Aug 2014 ago

August 2014

Details of Incidents Attended by WMRT

Rough Crag, Scafell Pike – Sat 30th Aug 2014

Scar Lathing, Upper Eskdale – Fri 29th Aug 2014

Central Fells – Thu 28th Aug 2014

Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Mon 25th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sat 23rd Aug 2014

Burnmoor Tarn – Thu 21st Aug 2014

Napes, Great Gable – Wed 20th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sun 17th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sun 17th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sun 17th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sat 16th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sat 16th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Mon 11th Aug 2014

Scafell – Mon 11th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sun 10th Aug 2014

Yewbarrow – Sun 10th Aug 2014

River Irt – Sun 10th Aug 2014

Scafell Pike – Sun 10th Aug 2014

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 2nd Aug 2014

Middleboot Knotts, Scafell Pike – Thu 31st Jul 2014