Lingmell Dash 2015 – Saturday 25th July
British Championship Race From Wasdale Head Inn to the summit of Lingmell (and back) Entry lists updated with Race Numbers 17th July. Because of the sensitivity towards large Sporting events in the Wasdale Valley, we have limited the total number Read more
Thank You !
Thank you to all those who have donated to the team following the safe return of Adam Nolan’s dog Jasper. It is heart-warming to know that this level of support for the team is out there and we are very Read more
We are looking to build a new base!
After nearly 50 years in the village of Gosforth, Wasdale MRT is looking to move to a purpose-built facility close to the village. The current building is a converted forge and is restrictive in terms of space and functionality. It Read more
MBE for Mike Greene
In the New Year honours, Mike Greene has been awarded an MBE for services to health and to the community in Whitehaven. On behalf of the team I would like to pass our congratulations onto him for all he has Read more
Flag Day in Whitehaven and Egremont
Come and meet the team tomorrow (Saturday 30th November) in Whitehaven and Egremont as we raise funds for the team. We’d be happy to see you, answer questions and even happier to receive a donation! We look forward to meeting Read more
Thanks to Joe Beaumont
Thanks to Joe Beaumont and My Tri Events for £300 of fundraising. Joe suffered a major medical trauma in 2011 and the team was involved in his rescue. You can read about his road to recovery here www.joebeaumont.com.
Team as a Guard of Honour at the Rugby League World Cup
Last Sunday the team joined with Cockermouth MRT to form a guard of honour at the recent Scotland – Italy match in the Rugby League World Cup. It was a fun afternoon/evening, which all members who attended enjoyed. Rousing anthems, Read more
Thank You to 1st Gosforth Scout Group
A big thank you goes to 1st Gosforth Scout Group who presented a cheque for £150 to the team after they had raised funds from baking cakes and other refreshments. Pictured are some of the scouts, team members and search Read more
Congratulations John and Sue !
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team members John and Sue Noake both recently completed their 40 years’ service in the team. The team is one of the busiest in the Lake District and they are pictured outside the team’s headquarters in Gosforth, Read more
Mountain Conditions in Wasdale during the Easter Holidays
The recent snow, coupled with strong winds has generated some almost unique winter conditions on the fells around Wasdale. It is rare to have so much snow as the Easter holidays approach. For the experienced this offers some intriguing opportunities Read more
2012 Stats and Graphs
Team Leader Paul Cook has analysed last year’s incident statistics. You can read his report here.
Supporters in York raise £284.81 in bag packing at Iceland
Yesterday three of our supporters in York collected £281.81p bag packing at Iceland (Iceland the store – not in Iceland the country). Tremendous effort by the team of three led by Carol Gaines. Thanks to Carol, Jean and Antonio. Also Read more
Winter Conditions Advice
This video contains some important advice for walkers planning to visit the fells in winter conditions.
Whitehaven School Fundraising CD
Whitehaven School music department have produced a CD Featuring music from four pupils. Priced at £4 per CD it is available from Mrs Fitzsimons in the Music Department. All proceeds to Wasdale Mountain Rescue and The Ryan Smith Rising Sun Read more
Wasdale Show
Last weekend the team attended the Wasdale Show. Mike summed it up on Facebook with: Excellent day at the Wasdale Head show! We welcomed Joe Beaumont across the finish line and thanked him for his amazing effort cycling across England! Read more
Lighting the Paralympic torch on Scafell Pike
The following is a copy of Mark Ollis’ blog post written about the lighting of the Paralympic flame on the summit of Scafell Pike Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team were approached to accompany the party and arrange professional mountain guides with Read more
Rambo’s Runners Raising Money In Lee’s Memory
A group of family and friends of Lee Jones have been raising funds for the team following Lee’s tragic accident last winter. In recognition of the outstanding effort of the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, the family and friends of Lee Read more
£500 Donation from Sellafield Limited
On Wednesday 27th of June a group of team members were presented with a cheque for five hundred pounds by Sellafield Limited. This was a donation to mark one million hours worked without a lost time accident. This money will Read more








