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Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike – Sat 7th Oct 2000

Call from the Whitehaven Police at about 1715 hrs concerning a single 43 yr old man who was long overdue on Scafell Pike. The informant was at Wasdale Head. The man (from the North East) had last been seen near the summit at about 1535 hrs. when he became separated Read more

By Jon Lynch, 25 yearsSat 7th Oct 2000 ago

Scafell Pike – Thu 7th Sep 2000

Call from Whitehaven police. Two informants were at the Wasdale Head National Trust car park and had reported a missing person. He was last seen at 1300 hrs crossing the stream at the bottom of Brown Tongue leading up to Scafell. The person had a history of mental health but Read more

By Jon Lynch, 26 yearsThu 7th Sep 2000 ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 20th Aug 2000

Three males set off to walk up Scafell Pike as part of their 3-peaks challenge late in the afternoon. They left Burnthwaite heading for Styhead then turned to the south, crossing the beck and proceeding up Lingmel crags. Two turned back due to the ‘steepness of the rocks’. The third Read more

By Jon Lynch, 26 yearsSun 20th Aug 2000 ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Sun 27th Sep 1970

Fell walker attempting to climb Mickledore Chimney. Head injuries and broken ribs. Team carried down.

By Jon Lynch, 56 yearsSun 27th Sep 1970 ago

Greta Gill – Tue 14th Jul 1970

Report of shouts and smoke in the vicinity of Greta Gill investigated. False alarm

By Jon Lynch, 56 yearsWed 8th Apr 1970 ago

Hollowstones – Tue 25th Mar 1969

Woman fell going from Mickledore to Hollow Stones on hard snow. Head injuries. Team carried down.

By Jon Lynch, 57 yearsMon 7th Apr 1969 ago

Corridor Route – Sun 20th Oct 1968

Search for missing fell- walker. Found dead by Keswick M.R.T. near Greta Ghyll on corridor route.

By Jon Lynch, 58 yearsSun 7th Apr 1968 ago

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