Are you, or do you know someone who might be interested in becoming a mountain rescue volunteer? 🏔️ Would you like to: ⭐ Be part of a team and help people in need 🥾 Get out in the fells 🎒 Learn new skills while using your existing experience 🤝 Support our local community The team has been involved in some remarkable and challenging rescues over the years. However complex a rescue might be, it’s never Read more
We were delighted to welcome a couple to our base on Wednesday, following their incredibly generous donation towards the purchase of our new all‑weather drone, the DJI M4TD . Their support has allowed us to add a second waterproof drone to our fleet — a significant boost to our capability in poor weather and challenging environments . During their visit, we demonstrated how our drones operate both manually and autonomously, giving them a close look Read more
On International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women of Wasdale Mountain Rescue. Women from different backgrounds, each balancing work, family, children, and the demands of everyday life, yet still choosing to give their time, their strength, and their skills to help others in the fells. Their dedication keeps our community safe. Their teamwork keeps our team strong. Their commitment, compassion, and resilience inspire everyone around them. Today we honour the women who climb, carry, Read more
We were pleased to welcome Mark Wear, National Lottery Funding Officer for the North East and Cumbria, to our base on Friday for the presentation of a cheque for £19,900. This follows a successful grant application for new equipment that will enhance the Team’s capability to respond to callouts in swift water environments. Our project was made possible thanks to The National Lottery players, whose support helps us continue improving the resources we rely on Read more
We’re pleased to share that we’ve received a £600 donation from the West Lakeland Dog Training Club. This fantastic total was raised over the past year through their club events, after choosing us as one of their charities at their February 2025 AGM. Members of the club recently visited our base, where they enjoyed a tour of our facilities and even had the chance to try out some of the equipment we use during callouts. Read more
A huge thank you to the Whitehaven Male Voice Choir for visiting our base and presenting us with a fantastic donation of £800. Your generosity and continued support mean a great deal to the team, and this contribution will go directly towards our running costs, helping us stay ready to respond whenever we’re needed. It was a pleasure to welcome you all — thank you again for thinking of us and for the brilliant work Read more
Following our recent Facebook post about Incident 154, which gained significant attention, we were contacted by the team at Silva UK. They had seen the story and the challenges faced during that long night on the fells, including the loss of two of our head torches. In an incredibly thoughtful gesture, Silva reached out and have now sent us six Silva Explore 5 head torches, along with a kind letter recognising the work our volunteers Read more
As Christmas Eve unfolds—whether you’re stuffing the turkey, wrapping pigs in blankets, or simply soaking up the festive buzz—we’d like to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! May this season bring joy, peace, happiness, and plenty of new adventures. Your support means the world to us. Without you, we couldn’t be there to help those in need on the mountains. We’re incredibly grateful for the kindness shown during our street Read more
A huge thank you to the The Strands Inn, Screes Inn, Strands Distillery & Brewery for hosting the country and western night on Saturday 1st November. Over £700 was raised for the team and we would like to thank everyone who came and generously supported us. A great night was had by all!
Thanks to those folks who came to say hello at the Wasdale Show on Saturday and give a donation. We raised a magnificent £661.85 on the day!
Huge congratulations to Richard Warren OBE on being named Cumbria Life Magazine’s “Cumbrian of the Year” at the stunning Low Wood Bay Resort & Hotel! It was a fantastic evening, made even more special with Richard’s wife Carole by his side, and team members John Hryb and Lee Tunstall there to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Your dedication and impact on the community truly inspire us all. Well done, Richard!
Many thanks to those who nipped down to our stall on Friday 15 August at Egremont farmers market and bought a cake/ donated, we raised a nice £605.60 for the team! Also, a big thank you to those of you who donated the cakes
On 23rd July WMRT were involved in giving a presentation to nearly fifty 16yr olds from all over the country, keen to study medicine. This was part of a summer school for those from a widening participation background. It was organised by Sunderland and UCLAN universities and funded by the medical school’s council. Three team members gave an interesting MRT case study to an enthusiastic and engaged group. We all felt it was a privilege Read more
The team recently attended the Drigg and Carleton Gala. It was great to be alongside the Drigg YFC, and were inspired by their challenge to help our friends, the Great North Air Ambulance Service. We often work together with Helimed 58 on the fells in the more urgent medical and trauma call-outs, so we wish Drigg YFC all the best to push #Wellytheheli the 77 miles from Drigg to Langwathby. Please support them if you Read more
Richard Warren, of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (WMRT) has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List with the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Mountain Rescue in Cumbria and the Lake District. Richard is one of the longest standing operational team members of Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team with 40 years voluntary service in August of this year. In his time, he has been Buildings Officer, Secretary, Read more
COME TO THE RESCUE!! …Family Fun Day with Your Local Heroes… Hosted by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team and Wasdale Head Inn 📅 10th May 2025 🔥 FUNDRAISER ALERT 🔥 – All profits go towards Wasdale Mountain Rescue, operating 24/7, 365 days a year! ⛰️ The Base | 9:00 – 12:00 Location: Wasdale Mountain Rescue Base, Gosforth CA20 1BS Join us for an exciting morning of activities, including: Meet & Greet with the Rescue Team ☕ Read more
Save The Date! Something BIG is about to happen! Be prepared for a day full of family fun with your favourite Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team! More details to follow but in the meantime…get your dancing 🕺💃 shoes ready! We can’t wait to see you there! The Wasdale Head Inn
Members of the team were in Egremont on Saturday 7 December and in Whitehaven on Saturday 21 December for the annual fundraising event in the towns. Thank you to the generous folks in both towns and we raised £1,408 in cash in total plus online donations. It was great to talk to so many people and we were so grateful once again for the generosity and support shown to us. Thank you so much and Read more
Thank you again to Lakeland Lights for their magnificent support of the team. https://www.lakelandlights.co.uk/
Carlos Reine is on the verge of completing an extraordinary personal challenge, climbing all 214 Wainwright peaks in the Lake District within 12 months. In addition to managing his own photography business, home and family life with his fiancée Karen and daughter Olivia, Carlos has spent the year conquering the fells, tackling everything from steep climbs to unpredictable weather, all while raising awareness and funds for Hospice at Home West Cumbria and Wasdale Mountain Rescue Read more