Incidents

Scafell Pike – Sat 18th Oct 2025

The Team Leader was called by Cumbria Police. The informant had reported that their friends had descended the wrong side of Scafell Pike and ended up at Wast Water. After investigating, it was established that all members of the party were safe and well and the only problem was logistics, Read more

By John Bamforth, 5 months ago

Kirkfell Nose, Kirkfell – Thu 16th Oct 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the team regarding a walker who was struggling with the terrain on Kirk Fell Nose and had become panicked. The Team Leader was able to make contact by phone, provided reassurance, and successfully talked her through walking back down independently. A good outcome and no MRT deployment Read more

By John Bamforth, 5 monthsTue 11th Nov 2025 ago

Great Gable – Thu 2nd Oct 2025

A brief alert from Cumbria Police when a walker at Green Gable reported that his walking partner was overdue returning from a planned detour up to Great Gable. He was concerned for his safety. After brief contact and clarification, it was confirmed that his friend had been back in touch Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Gavel Neese, Great Gable – Thu 2nd Oct 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the Team Leader regarding a group of four walkers lost while descending from Scafell Pike. The Team Leader investigated and determined via that they were close to Gavel Neese. She provided guidance, and the group successfully navigated back to their vehicle just after 4am, after which the Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Tue 30th Sep 2025

The team was called on Tuesday evening by North West Ambulance Service regarding a male walker who was unable to continue his descent from Scafell Pike due to exhaustion and cramp, and possibly also taken some minor falls. The initial location was close to the summit with significant wind chill. Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Scafell – Sat 27th Sep 2025

The team was called last Saturday about a walker who had taken a long tumble fall on steep and dangerous ground whilst trying to scramble towards Lords Rake. He was reported to have multiple injuries and in significant pain. A full team callout was initiated and Helimed 08 self-tasked to Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 monthsMon 13th Oct 2025 ago

Dent Fell – Fri 26th Sep 2025

The team was called by Cumbria Police regarding a walker who had become lost on the Coast to Coast route. The call came in via a roaming signal, preventing initial location tracking. A follow-up message from the iPhone emergency centre placed her between Flat Fell and Dent. Upon contact, she Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Fri 26th Sep 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the Team Leader via the iPhone SOS emergency service regarding two walkers lost whilst descending from Scafell Pike. Although their location was identified, it was not possible to make direct contact. The iPhone emergency centre was asked to guide them back onto the path. The pair later Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Langdale – Tue 23rd Sep 2025

The Team Leader received a request from Langdale Ambleside MRT regarding a possible search for an overdue walker. The team was placed on standby while initial investigations were carried out. Thankfully, the missing individual was later located safe and well in another valley with no deployment required. A good outcome.

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 21st Sep 2025

During callout 128, a passing walker reported another walker struggling to descend from the Hollow Stones area after rolling her ankle. Three MRT members already deployed on the hill were diverted to assess. On arrival, the casualty reported a painful ankle after ‘rolling’ it on the descent. Some pain relief Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Scafell Pike Summit, Scafell Pike – Sun 21st Sep 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the team MRT about a male walker near the summit of Scafell Pike, reportedly unable to continue due to cramp. A PhoneFind was successful to obtain an accurate location, and the party began to descend with improving progress. Five team members deployed from Brackenclose and met the Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Hardknott Pass – Sun 21st Sep 2025

The team was called by North West Ambulance Service regarding a cyclist who had come off his bike while descending Hardknott Pass, reportedly sustaining head injuries. A local team member was deployed quickly to assess. The cyclist was found standing and in a location accessible to ambulance services. As such Read more

By John Bamforth, 6 months ago

Black Sail Pass – Thu 11th Sep 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the team regarding a walker with a suspected broken ankle just beyond the top of Black Sail Pass. Her son made the call from Wasdale Head Inn and remained there to guide team members to the location. The walker was located approximately 100m beyond the col, assessed, Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 monthsMon 15th Sep 2025 ago

Low Adam Crag, Wast Water Screes – Wed 10th Sep 2025

The team was called by Cumbria Police regarding two walkers stuck on a rocky and slippery route on the Screes. They were concerned for their safety. PhoneFind was initiated and confirmed their location near Low Adam Crag. After reassurance and guidance from the Team Leader, the pair continued safely to Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 monthsMon 15th Sep 2025 ago

Scafell Pike – Sat 6th Sep 2025

Cumbria Police raised an alert to the Team Leader for overdue walkers on Scafell Pike. Whilst he began investigating, contact was made with the party, who confirmed they were now off the fell and making their way home. No team deployment was required.

By John Bamforth, 7 months ago

Greencove Wyke, Scafell – Sat 6th Sep 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the Team Leader regarding two walkers who were reporting themselves crag fast on steep ground on the Greencove Wyke side of Scafell. Initial contact by mobile phone was attempted but was unsuccessful, so a full team callout was made. A Coastguard helicopter was also requested, and Rescue Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 months ago

Dore Head, Yewbarrow – Thu 4th Sep 2025

Cumbria Police reported a male walker lost and separated from his friend near Dore Head. The Team Leader was unable to make contact, so team members were deployed to search all routes to the last known location. Both individuals were found relatively quickly and walked off the hill without incident. Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 months ago

Mickledore, Scafell Pike – Mon 1st Sep 2025

Cumbria Police contacted the team regarding three walkers who were lost and stuck on Scafell Pike at Mickledore. The Team Leader attempted to talk them off the hill, but they were unable to move. The group sheltered in the stretcher box while waiting for team members to arrive. Once located Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 months ago

Scafell Pike – Sun 31st Aug 2025

As incident 119 was ongoing, a further call was received by Cumbria Police. Two walkers were lost below the summit of Scafell Pike. Using PhoneFind, the Team Leader located them and guided them back to the summit. Once they re-joined the main path and met up with other walkers the Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 months ago

Brown Tongue, Scafell Pike – Sun 31st Aug 2025

The team was called by Cumbria Police on Sunday to assist a walker who had slipped and heard a crack in her ankle. It was too painful to continue. A full callout was swiftly initiated, with Helimed 08 also deploying due to the potentially serious complications described. Once on scene Read more

By John Bamforth, 7 months ago

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