Ritson’s Force – Wasdale Mountain Rescue

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, 4 weeks ago

Ritson’s Force, Wasdale Head – Tue 23rd Jul 2024

A late night call from Northwest Ambulance Service about a person who had fallen and injured their knee at Ritson’s Force, near Wasdale Head. The team was called out quickly for the unusually short walk-in to the casualty. When on scene, the casualty was assessed and treated before being packaged Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 yearsThu 25th Jul 2024 ago

Ritson's Force

Ritson’s Force, Wasdale Head – Wed 18th Mar 2026

Ritson’s Force, Wasdale Head – Tue 23rd Jul 2024