Harter Fell – Sat 25th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police received a report from a concerned family member regarding an overdue fell runner who had not returned or confirmed completion of their route. Initial investigation by Wasdale MRT indicated that the runner’s last known location was near Harter Fell and that they were likely heading into Duddon & Read more

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 Read more

Upper Eskdale – Sun 8th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police raised concerns for an overdue walker last seen near the summit of Scafell Pike. The MRT Team Leader gathered information from those who had reported him overdue, and hasty searches were initiated in the Scafell Pike main path’s & Upper Eskdale area, thermal drone also used to help Read more

Scafell Pike – Sun 8th Feb 2026

The Team Leader was alerted by Cumbria Police after concerned family members reported two overdue walkers on Great End. Fortunately, whilst enquiries were underway and before team deployment was required, the missing pair returned safely to their vehicle and the log was closed.

Cold Fell – Sat 10th Jan 2026

The team was called early in the morning by Cumbria Police about someone who had separated from his companions while wild camping and could not be contacted. The Team Leader made a full team callout to initiate a search and quickly located the camper asleep on a forestry track. He Read more

Scafell Pike – Tue 2nd Dec 2025

Cumbria Police received a series of dropped 999 calls last Tuesday evening with insufficient information to justify MRT deployment over a potentially huge search area. It was originally directed to Keswick MRT but was directed to Wasdale MRT as the replayed call was believed to mention Scafell Pike. The log Read more

Great Gable – Thu 2nd Oct 2025

A brief alert from Cumbria Police when a walker at Green Gable reported that his walking partner was overdue returning from a planned detour up to Great Gable. He was concerned for his safety. After brief contact and clarification, it was confirmed that his friend had been back in touch Read more

Langdale – Tue 23rd Sep 2025

The Team Leader received a request from Langdale Ambleside MRT regarding a possible search for an overdue walker. The team was placed on standby while initial investigations were carried out. Thankfully, the missing individual was later located safe and well in another valley with no deployment required. A good outcome.

Scafell Pike – Sat 6th Sep 2025

Cumbria Police raised an alert to the Team Leader for overdue walkers on Scafell Pike. Whilst he began investigating, contact was made with the party, who confirmed they were now off the fell and making their way home. No team deployment was required.

Scafell Pike – Sat 30th Aug 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the team regarding a father and son overdue from a walk up Scafell Pike. Their hotel had raised concern based on their planned route and return time. Team Leaders began investigation and later it was confirmed the pair had arrived safely at a YHA in a different Read more

Scafell Pike – Wed 16th Jul 2025

A call was received from Cumbria Police from a family member concerned about an overdue walker on Scafell Pike. Thankfully, shortly afterwards, contact was able to be made, confirming that all was well, and that no team response was required. A good outcome.

Great Gable – Wed 23rd Apr 2025

A bit of a catch up on call-outs coming, after a reasonably quiet period came to an abrupt end with a flurry of call-outs recently. This was an alert from Cockermouth MRT when a walker intending to summit Red Pike (Wasdale) was reported overdue. A team member checked out Overbeck Read more