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
Broad Crag Col, Scafell Pike – Sun 30th Aug 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a male suffering severe cramp and unable to walk. Due to the group’s location, police were unable to obtain a grid reference for the party of three, and as the 999 call was on a roaming network, no location information was available to them. It took around two and a half hours to obtain location information, as there was no phone signal at the casualty’s position. The casualty’s friend had to walk back uphill from the location to get a signal and call for help, which allowed the team leader to locate the group.…
Lords Rake, Scafell – Sat 29th Aug 2026
Cumbria Police received a call from two people who were lost. The team was able to speak with them — their plan was the National Three Peaks, and they had found themselves on the wrong hill. They were on Scafell, in the Lord’s Rake area. The team leader talked them off the hill and back to their car.
Great End – Sat 29th Aug 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about two people lost near Great End. The Duty Team Leader investigated and found that they were in Keswick MRT area. As the Duty Team Leader was making contact with Keswick MRT, a call was received stating the cloud had lifted, the people could now see where they were, and Mountain Rescue assistance was stood down.
Keswick – Sat 29th Aug 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a male with cramp who was struggling to walk. The Duty Team Leader started investigating and found that the casualty was in Keswick MRT patch and the incident was handed over to them.
Green How, Scafell – Fri 28th Aug 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a female walker who had aggravated an old ankle injury. The team leader spoke with the group, who were able to descend to meet team members. She was then assisted off the hill and back to the campsite, and advised to attend hospital to have the injury checked over.
Dent Fell – Thu 27th Aug 2026
NWAS reported that a mountain biker had come off his bike and dislocated his shoulder, requesting assistance. The team began investigating, but NWAS confirmed the casualty had moved to the carpark and therefore MRT attendance was not required. The team was stood down and not deployed to the scene.