- Incident
- 85 in 2024
- Type
- Alert — Lost
- Location
- Corridor Route, Scafell Pike
- Weather
- Cool, Drizzle, Mist
- Other Agencies
- Cumbria Police
- Tagged
- Lost
A call was received from Cumbria Police in the early hours about a party of five walkers who had lost their way on the descent from Scafell Pike to Seathwaite. They had inadequate lighting for a nighttime walk in drizzly conditions.
However as there were no injuries, in relatively good spirits and would likely be able to see their way in daylight, the Team Leader decided not to initiate a callout, as it would take team members several hours to reach their location, and it would be nearing dawn by that point. As such, the plan was agreed with the group and they hunkered down.
When dawn broke they were indeed able to make their own way off the fell with some additional guidance from the Team Leader. The log was closed when it was confirmed that they were safely back at their accommodation.
#BeAdventureSmart and make a good day better.
Ask yourself three questions before you set off:
1. Do I have the right GEAR ?
2. Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?
3. Am I confident that I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?
Incident started at 00:40 and ended at 09:15 making 8.6 hrs in total. There was 1 Wasdale team member involved and the incident occured at NY217080. Total rescuer hours: 9
