Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team has been assisting people in the western fells of the Lake District for over 50 years. We cover England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and respond to over one hundred calls for help each year. The team consists of approximately forty ‘professional volunteers’ who give their time to help those in need, whatever the weather, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information please read our about page. We rely on generous donations from the public to fund the team. Once a year, we recruit a new intake of probationary members.
Recent Rescues
Green How, Scafell – Fri 31st Oct 2025
The team was called by Cumbria Police after a call from a concerned family member reporting a walker who overdue and lost in fog near Green How. The Team Leader initiated an investigation and made contact with the walker. Due to fading daylight, low phone battery, and mo head torch, a limited team was mobilised. However, the walker managed to make his way off the hill independently and the team was stood down en route.
Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Thu 30th Oct 2025
Cumbria Police contacted the Team Leader regarding a walker who was lost and seeking route advice near Lingmell Col. While attempts were made to establish contact, the police confirmed that the walker had encountered an experienced walker who safely led them off the hill. A swift outcome with no MRT deployment required.
Stand Crag, Great End – Sun 26th Oct 2025
Cumbria Police received a 999 call from a party of three walkers located below Stand Crag. A walker had sustained an ankle injury and was unable to continue. With a poor mobile signal making communications difficult direct with the walking party, a full callout was made. Once on scene the walker was assessed and treated, however it was discovered that a second member of the group had also sustained knee and back injuries and was also determined to be unable to walk off safely. More resources were needed and our friends at Duddon and Furness MRT responded to help with…
Piers Gill, Scafell Pike – Sun 19th Oct 2025
The team was called by Cumbria Police regarding a lone walker lost near the top of Piers Gill on the East side of Lingmell Col. With communications difficult preventing a ‘talk off’, the team was deployed. The walker and her dog were located in the position expected. Thankfully both were uninjured and only moderately cold, allowing an escorted walk back down the Brackenclose. A good outcome.
Scafell Pike – Sat 18th Oct 2025
The Team Leader was called by Cumbria Police. The informant had reported that their friends had descended the wrong side of Scafell Pike and ended up at Wast Water. After investigating, it was established that all members of the party were safe and well and the only problem was logistics, so the team was stood down and the log closed.
Kirkfell Nose, Kirkfell – Thu 16th Oct 2025
Cumbria Police contacted the team regarding a walker who was struggling with the terrain on Kirk Fell Nose and had become panicked. The Team Leader was able to make contact by phone, provided reassurance, and successfully talked her through walking back down independently. A good outcome and no MRT deployment required.