- Incident
- 82 in 2024
- Type
- Alert — Lost
- Location
- Piers Gill, Scafell Pike
- Weather
- Cold, Mist, Rain, Windy
- Other Agencies
- Cumbria Police
- Tagged
- Lost, Piers Gill
A call was received from Cumbria Police about a walking party of four. They had lost their route, having separated from two more experienced walkers, and were cold and wet. They described their location as being at the side of a cliff.
The Team Leader was able to make contact to their mobile phone and also get an accurate location via a Phonefind. They were at the head of Piers Gill. With care, the Team Leader was able to redirect the group back to Lingmell Col, from where they joined the main path and completed their descent without incident.
#BeAdventureSmart and make a good day better.
Ask yourself three questions before you set off:
1. Do I have the right GEAR ?
2. Do I know what the WEATHER will be like?
3. Am I confident that I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day?
Incident started at 14:54 and ended at 16:20 making 1.4 hrs in total. There was 1 Wasdale team member involved and the incident occured at NY 214079. Total rescuer hours: 1.4
