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
Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – Tue 4th Nov 2025
A short alert was quickly resolved after a walker was concerned for another walker and his two dogs who was the high side of Lingmell Gill which looked to be unpassable due to the heavy rainfall. However the walker was able to communicate his intentions to re-ascend to a higher elevation, cross the gill and take an alternative route down. With no assistance required, the log was closed.
Pikes Crag, Scafell Pike – Sun 2nd Nov 2025
The team was called by Cumbria Police about a walker who had become lost while descending from the summit of Scafell Pike. He reported being on steep ground. Using PhoneFinds, the Team Leader was able to identify his location and guide him back to the main path. Once re-located on the path, the walker was able to make his own way down without further assistance. A good outcome.
Broadcrag Tarn, Scafell Pike – Sun 2nd Nov 2025
Cumbria Police received a call from a family member reporting that two walkers had become separated from their group while descending Scafell Pike and were now lost below Broadcrag Tarn. The Team Leader made contact and identified their location via PhoneFind. An attempt was made to talk them back up and down to Wasdale, but worsening weather conditions made this impractical. A small team was deployed and successfully escorted the pair back down to eventually re-join their family.
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…