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
Mickledore, Scafell Pike – 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.
Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – 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.
Stand Crag, Great End – 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.
Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – 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.
Great Gable – 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.
Ritson’s Force, Wasdale Head – 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.