Incidents

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Wed 3rd Jun 2026

This was the third incident of the day. Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding Three male walkers who had reported themselves lost and stuck near the summit of Scafell Pike in thick fog. The MRT Team Leader obtained an initial PhoneFind location showing them just off the summit path. They Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 weeksMon 29th Jun 2026 ago

Calf Cove, Great End – Wed 3rd Jun 2026

This afternoon the team were contacted by Cumbria Police after a member of the public came across three walkers who were wet, cold and struggling in the poor weather near Calf Cove. The informant was accompanied by his partner who abandoned their own plans to continue to the summit so Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 weeks ago

Broad Crag Col, Scafell Pike – Wed 3rd Jun 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding two female walkers who had become lost and split up from there group on Scafell Pike in very poor visibility. The Team Leader initially only had the phone location provided via the 999 call, and attempts to establish further contact were unsuccessful for some Read more

By John Bamforth, 4 weeks ago

Kern Knotts, Great Gable – Sun 31st May 2026

As several team members were assembling at base for training, a call was received from NWAS regarding a male who had fallen at Kern Knotts, sustaining injuries to his head and hand. With MRT personnel already present at base, an immediate deployment was made. No further team members were called Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 monthsMon 1st Jun 2026 ago

Lingmell Beck – Sat 30th May 2026

North West Ambulance Service contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a male who had fallen near the stream crossing and sustained an upper‑leg injury. The Team Leader investigated and initiated a team callout. However, as the first MRT members arrived at the car park, the casualty had already been assisted down off Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 30th May 2026

Cumbria Police received a report from a passing member of the public who was concerned about a male walker showing signs of dehydration on the Corridor Route. The Team Leader made phone contact and confirmed that others on scene had already provided water and food. The casualty recovered sufficiently and Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Stand Crag, Great End – Sun 24th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a group of nine who were lost near Stand Crag — an increasingly common hotspot for navigational difficulties. The Team Leader attempted to make contact, and although only brief communication was possible, a message was successfully sent advising the group to walk downhill towards Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 24th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a female who had injured her knees and was unable to continue her descent from Hollowstones. A full team response was deployed. The casualty was assessed on scene, stabilised, and then stretchered down the hill. She was handed over to her friends for onward Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 24th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a party of three who had become separated and were unable to locate each other. The Team Leader attempted to make contact, but communications were initially poor. The informant later managed to speak with the group and confirmed that all members were heading off Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Miterdale – Sat 23rd May 2026

Cumbria Police requested assistance in searching for a missing person in Eskdale. Wasdale MRT deployed alongside neighbouring Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team, LDMRSDA search dogs, and drones to cover allocated areas within the valley. One of the LDMRSDA search dogs located the missing person in his tent. The police Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Ullswater – Sun 17th May 2026

Patterdale MRT were conducting a search for a high‑risk missing person and requested additional support via the LDSAMRA Silver coordination group. Wasdale MRT deployed a vehicle with five team members to assist by searching areas within their allocated patch. The team completed their tasked areas and stood down later that Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 monthsMon 1st Jun 2026 ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Fri 15th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a couple and their dog who were requesting assistance at the bad step on the Corridor Route. The Team Leader established phone contact and, after some reassurance and guidance, encouraged them to move safely up the bad step. Once past the obstacle, they were Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Brantrake, Eskdale – Thu 14th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT after a team member, who was out with a group, reported that one of the party had slipped and injured his ankle. Although the casualty was only around 100 metres from the road, assistance was required to help him safely descend. A limited team response Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 months ago

Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Mon 11th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a female who had fallen on the path between Lingmell Col and the summit of Scafell Pike, with a suspected broken ankle. The first vehicle was deployed, and Helimed 58 (Great North Air Ambulance) was requested to attend. Due to terrain, H58 was unable Read more

By John Bamforth, 2 monthsMon 1st Jun 2026 ago

Wind Gap, Pillar – Sun 10th May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a male who had fallen and sustained an ankle injury. The call was made via the iPhone Emergency SOS system, providing accurate information and a location placing the pair below Wind Gap on Pillar. Team members were deployed to the area, and due to Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 monthsMon 11th May 2026 ago

Miterdale – Tue 5th May 2026

Cumbria Police requested assistance in the search for a missing person in the Miterdale area. Wasdale MRT deployed a full team response, including Search Dog Jess and her handler, who carried out searches of dense woodland. Team members and vehicles conducted further checks of forest tracks and surrounding areas. Additional Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 months ago

Sty Head – Sun 3rd May 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a walker who had become lost in mist on The Band above Styhead. The Team Leader established phone contact, reassured the walker, and provided guidance to help them relocate the main path. Once back on the correct route, the walker was confident to continue Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 months ago

Harter Fell – Sat 25th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police received a report from a concerned family member regarding an overdue fell runner who had not returned or confirmed completion of their route. Initial investigation by Wasdale MRT indicated that the runner’s last known location was near Harter Fell and that they were likely heading into Duddon & Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 months ago

Pillar – Sat 25th Apr 2026

Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a male who had taken a fall of approximately 20 feet onto rocks, sustaining a suspected arm injury and a possible head injury. Due to the seriousness of the report and the remote location on Pillar, both Helimed 58 (Great North Air Ambulance) and Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 months ago

Eskdale – Sat 25th Apr 2026

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust called MRT for a female who had fallen in the Hows Wood area of Eskdale, sustaining a painful hip and lower‑back injury. Wasdale MRT deployed to the scene, where the casualty was assessed and found to be in significant discomfort. Pain relief was administered, Read more

By John Bamforth, 3 months ago

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