On International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women of Wasdale Mountain Rescue. Women from different backgrounds, each balancing work, family, children, and the demands of everyday life, yet still choosing to give their time, their strength, and their skills to help others in the fells. Their dedication keeps our Read more
We were pleased to welcome Mark Wear, National Lottery Funding Officer for the North East and Cumbria, to our base on Friday for the presentation of a cheque for £19,900. This follows a successful grant application for new equipment that will enhance the Team’s capability to respond to callouts in Read more
We’re pleased to share that we’ve received a £600 donation from the West Lakeland Dog Training Club. This fantastic total was raised over the past year through their club events, after choosing us as one of their charities at their February 2025 AGM. Members of the club recently visited our Read more
A huge thank you to the Whitehaven Male Voice Choir for visiting our base and presenting us with a fantastic donation of £800. Your generosity and continued support mean a great deal to the team, and this contribution will go directly towards our running costs, helping us stay ready to Read more
Following our recent Facebook post about Incident 154, which gained significant attention, we were contacted by the team at Silva UK. They had seen the story and the challenges faced during that long night on the fells, including the loss of two of our head torches. In an incredibly thoughtful Read more
As Christmas Eve unfolds—whether you’re stuffing the turkey, wrapping pigs in blankets, or simply soaking up the festive buzz—we’d like to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! May this season bring joy, peace, happiness, and plenty of new adventures. Your support means the world to Read more
A huge thank you to the The Strands Inn, Screes Inn, Strands Distillery & Brewery for hosting the country and western night on Saturday 1st November. Over £700 was raised for the team and we would like to thank everyone who came and generously supported us. A great night was Read more
Thanks to those folks who came to say hello at the Wasdale Show on Saturday and give a donation. We raised a magnificent £661.85 on the day!
Huge congratulations to Richard Warren OBE on being named Cumbria Life Magazine’s “Cumbrian of the Year” at the stunning Low Wood Bay Resort & Hotel! It was a fantastic evening, made even more special with Richard’s wife Carole by his side, and team members John Hryb and Lee Tunstall there Read more
Many thanks to those who nipped down to our stall on Friday 15 August at Egremont farmers market and bought a cake/ donated, we raised a nice £605.60 for the team! Also, a big thank you to those of you who donated the cakes
On 23rd July WMRT were involved in giving a presentation to nearly fifty 16yr olds from all over the country, keen to study medicine. This was part of a summer school for those from a widening participation background. It was organised by Sunderland and UCLAN universities and funded by the Read more
The team recently attended the Drigg and Carleton Gala. It was great to be alongside the Drigg YFC, and were inspired by their challenge to help our friends, the Great North Air Ambulance Service. We often work together with Helimed 58 on the fells in the more urgent medical and Read more
Richard Warren, of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List with the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Mountain Rescue in Cumbria and the Lake District. Richard is one of the longest standing operational team Read more
Save The Date! Something BIG is about to happen! Be prepared for a day full of family fun with your favourite Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team! More details to follow but in the meantime…get your dancing 🕺💃 shoes ready! We can’t wait to see you there! The Wasdale Head Inn
Members of the team were in Egremont on Saturday 7 December and in Whitehaven on Saturday 21 December for the annual fundraising event in the towns. Thank you to the generous folks in both towns and we raised £1,408 in cash in total plus online donations. It was great to Read more
Thank you again to Lakeland Lights for their magnificent support of the team. https://www.lakelandlights.co.uk/
Carlos Reine is on the verge of completing an extraordinary personal challenge, climbing all 214 Wainwright peaks in the Lake District within 12 months. In addition to managing his own photography business, home and family life with his fiancée Karen and daughter Olivia, Carlos has spent the year conquering the Read more
Joss Naylor MBE, bronze resin sculpture to be auctioned for Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team. In 2008 renowned Cumbrian born professional sculptor Paul Bainbridge created two bronze resin sculptures of the head of fell running legend Joss Naylor to celebrate Joss’s achievement of running 70 Lake District fells on his 70th Read more
We had a grand day at Gosforth Show yesterday with lots of interest in what we do, and plenty of engagement with some enthusiastic and generous people. We raised £369.29 from all the lovely visitors to our stall for which we’re extremely grateful. Thanks to you all and see you Read more
At the start of the summer holidays take a moment to watch, read and share some advice in how to enjoy the Lakes and surrounding waters safely Do not swim alone Always use a bright tow float and cap for visibility Enter the water slowly and get used to it Read more