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Pen

Pen, Scafell Pike – Sun 29th Jun 2025

A call was received from a walker who had become separated from the two other people in his group from a walk to Scafell Pike summit. He was walking faster than the others and had then descended into the wrong valley and was now in the Wasdale Head Inn. However, Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Pen, Scafell Pike – Sun 16th Feb 2025

As callout 12 was in progress another 999 call was received requesting help. Two walkers had become separated from the rest of their group and mis-navigated in misty conditions. PhoneFind established that they were near Pen off the Eskdale side of Scafell Pike summit. They were concerned for their safety Read more

By John Bamforth, 11 monthsWed 5th Mar 2025 ago

Pen, Scafell Pike – Sat 13th Oct 2018

We were called by Police about a group of 3 runners who were reported overdue from a three peaks attempt. At first there were no strong leads as to their whereabouts but then one of their companions in the valley received a WhatsApp message which allowed their location to be Read more

By Jon Lynch, 7 yearsSun 14th Oct 2018 ago
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