Incidents

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 Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 days ago

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, Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 days ago

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 Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 days ago

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 Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 daysMon 30th Mar 2026 ago

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

By John Bamforth, 7 days ago

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 Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 weeks ago

Stand Crag, Great End – Fri 13th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported two lost walkers near Stand Crag, with limited information available due to poor mobile reception. The MRT Team Leader attempted to contact the pair, who were eventually able to provide a What3Words location to Police. A limited team was deployed to the area, located both walkers, and Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 weeks ago

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

By John Bamforth, 2 weeks ago

Stand Crag, Great End – Sat 7th Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported two people stuck near Stand Crag. Police reported poor signal and unable to get all the details, MRT Team Leader was also unable to make contact due to a lack of mobile phone signal, so a limited team was deployed to investigate. Both individuals were located, warmed Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 weeksMon 9th Mar 2026 ago

Scafell Pike – Tue 3rd Mar 2026

Cumbria Police reported two males who had become lost on Scafell Pike after running out of daylight. The MRT Team Leader made contact, established their location, and confirmed they were in the wrong valley. A local walker who regularly helps the team when out on the hill came across the Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 weeks ago

Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – Thu 26th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police reported four males who had climbed Scafell Pike but were unable to re‑cross the stream on their descent due to high water levels. The MRT Team Leader attempted to guide them to a safer crossing point higher upstream, but this was unsuccessful. A team was deployed, assisted all Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 monthMon 2nd Mar 2026 ago

Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – Sun 22nd Feb 2026

A concerned parent contacted Cumbria Police reporting that their 21‑year‑old son had fallen into a river, struck his head, and was unable to get out. The MRT Team Leader was unable to make direct contact with the casualty to confirm his location, other than that he had been on Scafell Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

Spouthead Gill – Sun 22nd Feb 2026

Multiple calls were received from Cumbria Police and via the Apple Emergency SOS system regarding a person lost on the hill. The MRT Team Leader was unable to make direct contact, although the individual was intermittently able to dial 999 with very poor signal. After considerable confusion, it became clear Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

Slight Side, Scafell – Sat 21st Feb 2026

Cumbria Police reported two lost walkers who were wet, cold, and at a height where the temperature and wind chill were significantly lower. The MRT Team Leader made contact and encouraged them to keep moving as visibility deteriorated into the evening. A limited team was deployed and located both walkers Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

Angle Tarn – Thu 19th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police received a dropped call from two individuals stating they were lost, but no location details or call back number were provided. With only limited information available, the MRT Team Leader investigated and identified Angle Tarn as the most likely location, which falls within Langdale Ambleside MRT’s operational area. Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

Scafell – Tue 17th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police reported four male young walkers who were lost and stuck on icy ground on Scafell, they were meant to be on Scafell Pike. The MRT Team Leader made contact with the group and was able to talk them safely back down to their vehicle without requiring a team Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

Stony Tarn, Eskdale – Mon 16th Feb 2026

While Incident 12 was still ongoing, Cumbria Police reported three further missing persons believed to be lost near Stony Tarn. Initial confusion suggested the possibility of a single combined incident, but it was soon confirmed that this was a separate job. The Team Leader managed to speak with friends of Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Mon 16th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police received an Emergency SOS text via HM Coastguard reporting four young walkers lost and stuck on the Corridor Route. The MRT Team Leader attempted to make direct contact, but neither calls nor PhoneFind attempts were successful. Police were also experiencing IT issues, limiting information flow. A small MRT Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 monthMon 23rd Feb 2026 ago

Styhead Gill – Mon 16th Feb 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a reported ankle injury near Styhead. After investigation, the Team Leader confirmed that the incident location fell within Keswick MRT’s operational area. The job was passed over to Keswick MRT, and no further action was required from Wasdale.

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

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.

By John Bamforth, 1 month ago

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