1. Greendale Gill, Seatallan - Alert - 22:26 Sun 4th Jan 2026

Cumbria Police contacted the Team Leader regarding a pair of campers seeking assistance after becoming very cold and were unable to warm up. After discussing their situation, the Team Leader advised them to pack up and walk down to the safety and warmth of their vehicle at Greendale. They completed this successfully and no team deployment was required.

 

2. Piers Gill, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 13:06 Tue 6th Jan 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding three walkers who had become lost in snowy conditions near Piers Gill. Due to the weather, Wasdale MRT deployed a full team. Fortunately the Team Leader managed to establish direct contact and began talking the group back towards safer ground. As they successfully regained the correct path and were comfortable to continue descending, the team was stood down. The Team Leader monitored their progress off the hill until they were safely back down to the valley floor. A good outcome.

 

3. Corridor Route, Scafell Pike - Limited Callout - 17:03 Thu 8th Jan 2026

Cumbria Police reported walkers lost on the Corridor Route via the iPhone emergency centre. As there were no injuries the Tean Leader made a Limited Callout with a small party deployed to assist. The party descended to Wasdale under instruction and were met by team members coming up. They were then escorted safely back down to Brackenclose and the team stood down.

 

4. Cold Fell - Full Callout - 03:59 Sat 10th Jan 2026

The team was called early in the morning by Cumbria Police about someone who had separated from his companions while wild camping and could not be contacted. The Team Leader made a full team callout to initiate a search and quickly located the camper asleep on a forestry track. He was recovered by team members and handed over to Cumbria Police on scene.

 

5. Ill Crag - Full Callout - 13:55 Sat 10th Jan 2026

A call was received yesterday about a walker with an ankle injury near Ill Crag. He was unable to bear weight and continue. The Team Leader quickly made a Full Callout to respond. Due to the remoteness of the casualty location, an air asset was requested but was unable to perform the rescue directly due to the cloud base. As a second best option, team members were uplifted to Lingmell Col and, with assistance from a nearby RAF team on training nearby, packaged and stretchered the walker off the hill to Wasdale Head, where members of his walking party transported him to hospital for further assessment. Thanks to the crew of Rescue 199 and to RAF Leeming for their help. We hope the walker makes a quick recovery from his injury. A very long day for some team members who started the day with a 4:30am callout and returned to base at 11:30pm on the second.

 

6. Kirkby-in-Furness - Limited Callout - 04:12 Wed 28th Jan 2026

Wasdale MRT were requested by Duddon & Furness MRT in the early hours yesterday morning to assist in an urgent search for a missing young person. Eight WMRT personnel deployed, including a drone operator to support thermal searching of key areas. Many other Lake District teams were also involved in the wider search effort. The missing person was found safe and well after being sighted by a member of the public, and all teams were stood down. A good outcome and a fantastic demonstration of the combined capability of the search and rescue voluntary community coming together at short notice.

 

7. Beck Head, Great Gable - Full Callout - 13:58 Thu 29th Jan 2026

Cumbria Police received a report from two passing walkers who had found a walker with multiple injuries, including head and arm trauma, near to Beck Head on Great Gable. The Team Leader made a full callout immediately alongside Rescue 936 Coastguard helicopter from Caernarfon. Despite several attempts, R936 was unable to complete a winch onto scene due to the weather conditions. Once the MR advance party arrived on scene, the walker’s multiple injuries were assessed and treated from a now obvious very serious fall. He was then packaged in a heat blankets and a vapour barrier (to minimise further heat loss), vacuum mattress (to provide a full body splint to avoid unnecessary movement), and a casualty bag (more insulation). The quickest transfer to the helicopter involved a strenuous uphill transfer using the wheel up to Beck Head. After a handover, the walker was flown for further urgent assessment and treatment in a specialist hospital. Many thanks to the crew of Rescue 936 for their help once again. Thanks also to the two walkers who stayed and looked after the walker with clothing and a shelter until the team arrived. Also thanks to the The Wasdale Head Inn for taking care of his dog. We hope the walker recovers quickly from his injuries.  

 

8. Hardknott Pass - Limited Callout - 16:55 Fri 30th Jan 2026

Cumbria Police requested Wasdale MRT assistance after a vehicle struck a rock and slid off the road on the notorious bad bend on Hardknott Pass. The car contained four occupants. The Team Leader deployed a small party to assist and whilst en route, encountered a second vehicle that had also slid on ice. All occupants from both vehicles were assisted, checked for injuries, and then transported to safety.

 

9. Wast Water - Full Callout - 15:31 Wed 4th Feb 2026

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) alerted the Team Leader to two people in difficulty in Wast Water. NWAS, Cumbria Fire & Rescue, and Wasdale MRT (in case of boat deployment or difficult access) were urgently deployed. The ambulance crew arrived first and confirmed thankfully that both individuals had managed to reach the shore and exit the water. They assessed and treated both casualties. Wasdale MRT assisted by securing and moving the kayak involved to a safe location for later retrieval once the situation was stabilised.

 

10. Scafell Pike - Alert - 18:30 Sun 8th Feb 2026

The Team Leader was alerted by Cumbria Police after concerned family members reported two overdue walkers on Great End. Fortunately, whilst enquiries were underway and before team deployment was required, the missing pair returned safely to their vehicle and the log was closed.

 

11. Styhead Gill - Alert - 12:17 Mon 16th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a reported ankle injury near Styhead. After investigation, the Team Leader confirmed that the incident location fell within Keswick MRT’s operational area. The job was passed over to Keswick MRT, and no further action was required from Wasdale.

 

12. Corridor Route, Scafell Pike - Limited Callout - 18:59 Mon 16th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police received an Emergency SOS text via HM Coastguard reporting four young walkers lost and stuck on the Corridor Route. The MRT Team Leader attempted to make direct contact, but neither calls nor PhoneFind attempts were successful. Police were also experiencing IT issues, limiting information flow. A small MRT team was deployed to the last known location. All four were located, cold but otherwise uninjured, warmed up, and walked safely off the hill. They were returned to their vehicle, where they planned to rest before driving home.

 

13. Stony Tarn, Eskdale - Limited Callout - 19:33 Mon 16th Feb 2026

While Incident 12 was still ongoing, Cumbria Police reported three further missing persons believed to be lost near Stony Tarn. Initial confusion suggested the possibility of a single combined incident, but it was soon confirmed that this was a separate job. The Team Leader managed to speak with friends of the group and eventually one of the missing individuals. A team was deployed to their location, where all three were found safe. They were walked off the hill and reunited with their friends.  

 

14. Scafell - Alert - 12:43 Tue 17th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police reported four male young walkers who were lost and stuck on icy ground on Scafell, they were meant to be on Scafell Pike. The MRT Team Leader made contact with the group and was able to talk them safely back down to their vehicle without requiring a team deployment onto the hill.

 

15. Angle Tarn - Alert - 19:12 Thu 19th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police received a dropped call from two individuals stating they were lost, but no location details or call back number were provided. With only limited information available, the MRT Team Leader investigated and identified Angle Tarn as the most likely location, which falls within Langdale Ambleside MRT’s operational area. After discussion with Langdale, the incident was handed over to them.

 

16. Slight Side, Scafell - Limited Callout - 16:09 Sat 21st Feb 2026

Cumbria Police reported two lost walkers who were wet, cold, and at a height where the temperature and wind chill were significantly lower. The MRT Team Leader made contact and encouraged them to keep moving as visibility deteriorated into the evening. A limited team was deployed and located both walkers low down, where they were warmed up and walked back to team vehicles. They were then taken to a local pub to arrange a taxi back to their car in Wasdale. A big thank you to SIMS Travel for their assistance. #simstravel

 

17. Spouthead Gill - Full Callout - 18:49 Sun 22nd Feb 2026

Multiple calls were received from Cumbria Police and via the Apple Emergency SOS system regarding a person lost on the hill. The MRT Team Leader was unable to make direct contact, although the individual was intermittently able to dial 999 with very poor signal. After considerable confusion, it became clear that there were actually three people lost, with one reported to have ankle issues. An advance party was deployed but was unable to locate the group from the Wasdale side. Before further action was required, Police confirmed that all three had made it safely off the hill without the need for MRT assistance.

 

18. Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 19:18 Sun 22nd Feb 2026

A concerned parent contacted Cumbria Police reporting that their 21‑year‑old son had fallen into a river, struck his head, and was unable to get out. The MRT Team Leader was unable to make direct contact with the casualty to confirm his location, other than that he had been on Scafell Pike earlier in the day. A full team response was initiated to search for him. The male was located low down at Lingmell Gill, where he was assessed, warmed, and walked off the hill before being taken to his vehicle. Many thanks to @keswickmrt for assisting with this search.

 

19. Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 16:24 Thu 26th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police reported four males who had climbed Scafell Pike but were unable to re‑cross the stream on their descent due to high water levels. The MRT Team Leader attempted to guide them to a safer crossing point higher upstream, but this was unsuccessful. A team was deployed, assisted all four across the swollen beck, provided warmth and reassurance, and walked them safely back down to their vehicles.

 

20. Scafell Pike - Alert - 19:13 Tue 3rd Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported two males who had become lost on Scafell Pike after running out of daylight. The MRT Team Leader made contact, established their location, and confirmed they were in the wrong valley. A local walker who regularly helps the team when out on the hill came across the pair and was willing to walk them safely down to the Wasdale Head Inn, where they secured a room for the night. Conditions on the hill were below freezing, adding to the seriousness of their situation. Many thanks to the Wasdale Head Inn for their assistance & the local walker.

 

21. Stand Crag, Great End - Limited Callout - 17:46 Sat 7th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported two people stuck near Stand Crag. Police reported poor signal and unable to get all the details, MRT Team Leader was also unable to make contact due to a lack of mobile phone signal, so a limited team was deployed to investigate. Both individuals were located, warmed up, and walked safely back down to Wasdale Head.

 

22. Upper Eskdale - Full Callout - 19:00 Sun 8th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police raised concerns for an overdue walker last seen near the summit of Scafell Pike. The MRT Team Leader gathered information from those who had reported him overdue, and hasty searches were initiated in the Scafell Pike main path's & Upper Eskdale area, thermal drone also used to help search. The walker was located near Taw House, safe and well. He was transported to a local pub for an overnight stay. Many thanks to Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team for being on standby in case we needed to escalate.

 

23. Stand Crag, Great End - Limited Callout - 15:32 Fri 13th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported two lost walkers near Stand Crag, with limited information available due to poor mobile reception. The MRT Team Leader attempted to contact the pair, who were eventually able to provide a What3Words location to Police. A limited team was deployed to the area, located both walkers, and walked them safely off the hill before returning them to their vehicle.

 

24. Ritson's Force, Wasdale Head - Full Callout - 18:30 Wed 18th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from a Wasdale team member who was already out on the hill, reporting a female who had slipped and sustained an ankle injury near Ritson Force. The team was deployed, treated the casualty, and stretchered her down to the Wasdale Head Inn. She was transferred to the comfort of the hotel while awaiting the arrival of an ambulance. Many thanks to the The Wasdale Head Inn for allowing the casualty to wait inside and for the refreshments provided to both her and team members.

 

25. Great Gable - Alert - 21:08 Fri 20th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from concerned friends regarding two overdue walkers who had not returned to their holiday cottage. The MRT Team Leader began investigating and established that the most likely location was within a neighbouring team’s area. After discussion with Keswick Mountain Rescue Team, the incident was handed over to them. It was quickly resolved when the walkers returned to their car safe and well.

 

26. Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 15:47 Sat 28th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding a walker who had slipped while descending Scafell Pike and dislocated his shoulder near the top of Jenny’s Path. A full team response was deployed. The casualty was treated on scene, packaged in a cas bag, and stretchered down using the Titan stretcher to the car park, where Helimed 08 was waiting to transfer him to hospital. Many thanks to @North West Air Ambulance Charity (Helimed 08) for attending and supporting the rescue.

 

27. Stand Crag, Great End - Limited Callout - 22:25 Sat 28th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported a couple who had become lost while descending Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route. The MRT Team Leader was unable to make contact with them and hoped they had remained close to the location provided from their 999 call. A small, limited team was deployed and located the pair near Stand Crag before walking them safely back down to their vehicle.

 

28. Hollowstones, Scafell Pike - Limited Callout - 12:10 Sun 29th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police received a report of a female walker feeling unwell and unable to continue on the main path near Hollow Stones. Another party came across her and, finding her very cold and wet, assisted her to get moving again, which improved her condition. Team Leader spoke with the casualty, who was by then feeling better and now moving, One MRT member was deployed directly to assess her. The casualty was found to have pre existing medical conditions, and the team advised that she attend hospital for a full check up.

 

29. Mickledore, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 03:44 Tue 31st Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported five males who had become lost on Scafell Pike after taking a wrong turn. The MRT Team Leader was initially unable to make contact, and no location was available other than an approximate height. A further 999 call provided a location at Mickledore. The team eventually made contact and learned the group were attempting to walk down. They were located at Woolworth Boulder, wet and cold but with no medical issues. MRT continued up the hill to meet them and walked them safely off.

 

30. Eskdale - Alert - 22:46 Wed 1st Apr 2026

Cumbria Police received a report of three males who had contacted the iPhone Emergency SOS messaging service stating they were lost, wet, and cold. The MRT Team Leader made contact with the SOS service, but the group had already moved from their initial location and Team Leader was unable to make direct contact. The final update received indicated they were nearly back down, no longer required MRT assistance, and sadly stated they were “never hill walking again.”

 

31. Calf Cove, Great End - Full Callout - 20:05 Thu 2nd Apr 2026

Cumbria Police reported two walkers lost near Calf Cove on Great End. Wasdale MRT made brief contact with them, but not enough to gather meaningful details. A location was available from their 999 call, but due to the number of possible descent routes, Keswick MRT and Langdale Ambleside MRT were requested to cover paths within their areas, all converging towards Esk Hause to maximise coverage. Both missing persons were located near Seathwaite by Keswick MRT and were able to return to their vehicle. All teams stood down, relieved at the positive outcome given the awful weather conditions on the hill. Many Thanks for Keswick Mountain Rescue Team & Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) for there assistance in this incident. Be AdventureSmart https://www.adventuresmart.co.uk/ Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off: – Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day? – Do I know what the WEATHER will be like? – Do I have the right GEAR?

 

32. Broad Crag Col, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 22:12 Thu 2nd Apr 2026

As the team were returning to base after the previous incident, NWAS contacted Wasdale MRT regarding two people stuck on the hill, reported as wet, cold, and unable to move. Direct contact with the pair was not possible, but the father of one of the missing persons provided a location placing them above Broad Crag Col. Due to the position and deteriorating conditions, Coastguard Rescue 199 was requested but was forced to turn back as it approached the Lake District from the north due to the poor weather. With further information coming in, Wasdale MRT deployed on foot. The Team Leader requested additional support from Duddon & Furness MRT and Cockermouth MRT to assist with getting both casualties off the hill. As additional assets arrived at the RV point, good news came from the scene: both casualties had warmed up sufficiently to walk. Supporting teams were stood down while Wasdale MRT escorted the pair safely off the hill. The casualties were taken to a place of safety so they could arrange transport back to Seathwaite. The team then returned to base to reset vehicles — and finally get a well‑earned breakfast. These two walkers were inadequately prepared for their ascent of Scafell Pike and had a very lucky escape, made more difficult by poor mobile phone reception. Many thanks to Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team @Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team Maritime and Coastguard Agency for coming to assist. Be AdventureSmart Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off: – Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day? – Do I know what the WEATHER will be like? – Do I have the right GEAR?

 

33. Hollowstones, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 10:54 Thu 9th Apr 2026

North West Ambulance Service contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a group of four people unable to continue their descent from Scafell Pike due to worsening weather conditions. The MRT Team Leader made contact and established that the group was part of a larger party of eleven, with four members — including an 11‑year‑old — unable to descend safely. A full team response was initiated to assist them off the hill. As team members were arriving at base, the group on the fell managed to regroup and continue their descent without further assistance. MRT was subsequently stood down. Be AdventureSmart https://www.adventuresmart.co.uk/ Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off: – Am I confident I have the knowledge & skills for the day – Do I know what the weather will be like – Do I have the right gear

 

34. Sty Head - Alert - 19:26 Sat 11th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a group of four individuals, one of whom had suffered boot failure and was now walking barefoot. Initial attempts by the MRT Team Leader to make contact were unsuccessful due to poor mobile signal. A PhoneFind request was sent, and a location was obtained, placing the group within Keswick MRT’s operational area. After speaking with the Keswick duty Team Leader, the incident was formally transferred to them. Thanks Keswick Mountain Rescue Team

 

35. Corridor Route, Scafell Pike - Full Callout - 01:43 Wed 15th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding four males whose tent's had failed in severe weather conditions. All four were now wet, cold, and unable to get off the hill safely. A full team response was initiated to reach them and bring them to safety. Despite the situation, the group were well‑equipped for wild camping and had appropriate navigation gear, which helped them remain in a known location until MRT arrival. The team assisted the group off the hill and ensured they were safely evacuated from the mountain.

 

36. Beck Head, Great Gable - Alert - 12:30 Fri 17th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police received a report from an informant who stated he could hear shouts for help somewhere on Great Gable. The Wasdale MRT Team Leader investigated and, based on the limited information available and the likely location, held a discussion with Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team, as the incident appeared to fall within their operational area. The Team Leader later managed to speak directly with the informant, who had already left the area. He reported meeting two lads at Beck Head and was missing a friend, due to low cloud, the decision remained not to deploy. Weather conditions were improving, and no further calls or reports were received. The incident was therefore concluded as a call made with good intentions.

 

37. Great Gable - Alert - 19:57 Sat 18th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a male who reported severe leg cramping and was unable to continue on Great Gable. The MRT Team Leader investigated and determined that the location sat on the boundary between three MRT areas. As the casualty’s car was parked at Seathwaite Farm, Keswick MRT were contacted. Following discussion between the Wasdale and Keswick Team Leaders, Keswick MRT agreed to take on the incident. Many thanks to Keswick Mountain Rescue Team