Incidents

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 15th Aug 2026

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust received a call from a male and his son who were struggling to descend in the dark. The male reported sore knees, slowing their progress and making the descent more difficult. MRT deployed to their location and walked them to the stretcher box at Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 days ago

Scafell Crag, Scafell – Fri 14th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received multiple calls from members of the public reporting whistles and shouts for help. The MRT Team Leader investigated and, after speaking with callers, narrowed the location to the Scafell Crag / Lords Rake area. A full team callout was initiated, with Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 daysTue 18th Aug 2026 ago

Lingmell Gill Path, Scafell Pike – Thu 13th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from a member of the public reporting a 15‑year‑old female who had slipped and twisted her knee while descending Scafell Pike. MRT T/L made contact with the group, who were already assisting her down the hill. As MRT were already deployed on a previous incident, Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 daysTue 18th Aug 2026 ago

Scafell Pike – Thu 13th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding a large dog who had cut his paw and was unable to descend Scafell Pike. The MRT Team Leader spoke with the owner, who had bandaged the paw and done a very good job getting the dog down as far as he had, but Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 days ago

Stand Crag, Great End – Wed 12th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding three lost walkers near Stand Crag. When the MRT Team Leader made contact, the group had managed to find the path, but had no lights, very low phone battery, and one member was experiencing muscle cramps and was unable to descend safely. A small Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 days ago

Broad Crag – Mon 10th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from a male walker feeling unwell, suffering from sickness, diarrhoea, and exhaustion, and unable to continue. He was accompanied by two friends, and their plan had been to wild camp. Due to the casualty’s condition and location, MRT deployed. With limited team numbers and the Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 days ago

Stand Crag, Great End – Sun 9th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from a lone male walker who reported being stuck at Stand Crag on the Corridor Route and was uncomfortable moving. The MRT Team Leader attempted to make contact, but calls and messages were not getting through. With a location available from the initial 999 call, Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Wast Water Screes – Sat 8th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from a group of three who had become stuck on the Wastwater Screes and reported being unable to continue. The MRT Team Leader made contact with the group and provided reassurance and guidance, confirming they were close to the end of the difficult section. The Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Great Gable – Sat 8th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding a female who had fallen and injured her ankle, leaving her unable to continue. The group she was with numbered 15 people, but they were unable to assist her down due to the nature of the injury and terrain. The MRT Team Leader investigated Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Thu 6th Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call from two members of the public who had come across a cold male and his friends near the summit of Scafell Pike. The MRT Team Leader made contact with the group, who had already begun warming him up, providing food and water, and encouraging him Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Little Narrowcove, Scafell Pike – Thu 6th Aug 2026

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust received a call regarding five 17‑year‑olds, one of whom was reported to have a leg injury, and who had been out all night in the Upper Esk. The call was initially routed to Keswick Mountain Rescue Team they quickly passed it to Wasdale. An Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sat 1st Aug 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding a male with a knee injury on the summit of Scafell Pike, who was unable to walk. The MRT Team Leader spoke directly with the casualty and confirmed he could not weight‑bear or descend safely. Due to the location and severity of the injury, Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Wed 29th Jul 2026

Cumbria Police received a call via the Emergency SOS service, reporting three people who were wet, cold, and requiring assistance on the Corridor Route near the Bad Step. The MRT Team Leader communicated with the caller through the SOS relay system to gather details and establish their condition. A small Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Middleboot Knotts, Scafell Pike – Tue 28th Jul 2026

As Incident 101 was concluding, Cumbria Police received a call from a couple reporting themselves lost. Their initial 999 location placed them on the path split above Middleboot Knotts. The MRT Assistant Team Leader managed to make contact and, as they were already on the main path, encouraged them to Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 week ago

Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Tue 28th Jul 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding a male suffering severe cramp, leaving him unable to descend from Lingmell Col. The MRT Assistant Team Leader spoke with the group, who confirmed that he was unable to get down safely, so MRT were deployed. Due to low team numbers, Duddon & Furness Read more

By John Bamforth, 1 weekMon 10th Aug 2026 ago

Keswick – Sun 26th Jul 2026

Cumbria Police received a call expressing concern for an overdue walker taking part in the Lakes 3000s challenge. The MRT Team Leader discussed the situation with the informant and established that the walker’s last known position placed them on the Keswick/Langdale boundary, with the likely onward route falling within Keswick, Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 weeksMon 27th Jul 2026 ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 26th Jul 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding a male with an ankle injury. The casualty had attempted to continue descending slowly before realising he needed assistance. The MRT Team Leader made contact and deployed the team. A team member already on the hill was able to go direct to the casualty Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 weeksMon 27th Jul 2026 ago

Tongue Pots, Eskdale – Sat 25th Jul 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding a male with a hip injury following a fall while swimming in the waterfalls at Tongue Pots in the River Esk. The casualty had managed to get himself out of the water before a friend went to raise the alarm. MRT deployed, along with Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 weeksMon 27th Jul 2026 ago

Scafell Pike – Thu 23rd Jul 2026

North West Ambulance Service received a call from a camper in the valley reporting that he could hear a whistle high up in the area unsure where though. The MRT Team Leader spoke with the caller and assessed the situation. There was no pattern to the whistle that would indicate Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 weeks ago

Beck Head, Great Gable – Wed 22nd Jul 2026

Cumbria Police received a call regarding two males, one of whom had taken a tumble, sustaining a head injury and showing signs of concussion and dizziness, leaving him unable to stand safely. The MRT Team Leader investigated and confirmed the pair were located right on the boundary between Wasdale and Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 weeks ago

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