- Incident
- 54 in 2026
- Type
- Limited Callout — Lost
- Location
- Stand Crag, Great End
- Weather
- Clear, Dry
- Other Agencies
- Cumbria Police
- Tagged
- Lost
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a group of nine who were lost near Stand Crag — an increasingly common hotspot for navigational difficulties. The Team Leader attempted to make contact, and although only brief communication was possible, a message was successfully sent advising the group to walk downhill towards Wasdale.
Team members were already on the fell concluding a previous incident. One additional member travelled from base and collected another who had just come off the hill. A short walk from Wasdale Head located all nine individuals safe and well. Two team members then escorted them to Wasdale Head, where taxis were arranged to return them to Seathwaite.
Incident started at 20:55 and ended at 23:39 making 2.7 hrs in total. There were 3 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 21700 08600. Total rescuer hours: 8
