Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team has been assisting people in the western fells of the Lake District for over 50 years. We cover England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and respond to over one hundred calls for help each year. The team consists of approximately forty ‘professional volunteers’ who give their time to help those in need, whatever the weather, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information please read our about page. We rely on generous donations from the public to fund the team. Once a year, we recruit a new intake of probationary members.
Recent Rescues
Piers Gill, Scafell Pike – Tue 6th Jan 2026
Cumbria Police received a call regarding three walkers who had become lost in snowy conditions near Piers Gill. Due to the weather, Wasdale MRT deployed a full team. Fortunately the Team Leader managed to establish direct contact and began talking the group back towards safer ground. As they successfully regained the correct path and were comfortable to continue descending, the team was stood down. The Team Leader monitored their progress off the hill until they were safely back down to the valley floor. A good outcome.
Greendale Gill, Seatallan – Sun 4th Jan 2026
Cumbria Police contacted the Team Leader regarding a pair of campers seeking assistance after becoming very cold and were unable to warm up. After discussing their situation, the Team Leader advised them to pack up and walk down to the safety and warmth of their vehicle at Greendale. They completed this successfully and no team deployment was required.
Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Mon 29th Dec 2025
The team was called by Cumbria Police after they received a call from two walkers who could not find their way back to their destination whilst descending from Scafell Pike after a very long day out. Their location was identified as the Corridor Route just before the Bad Step. A limited callout was made to locate the walkers and escort them to safety. Shortly afterwards, a further call was received to say that a nearby wild camper had heard shouts, located the walkers and sheltered them at his tent at Chriscliffe Knotts until team members arrived. The pair were located,…
Beck Head, Great Gable – Tue 23rd Dec 2025
Cumbria Police called the team yesterday evening about four inexperienced walkers who were benighted at Beck Head after misjudging the timing of their descent back to the valley floor. They were cold, uninjured, but needed assistance to descend safely. The team was deployed and located the walkers in the position indicated by PhoneFind. After being given some additional warm jackets and head torches they were all able to walk off back to Wasdale Head. We hope everyone had a good Christmas and stays safe out on the fells in the current fine weather 🙏🏼 #BeAdventureSmart and make a good day better.…
Lingmell Col, Scafell Pike – Sun 14th Dec 2025
The Team Leader was awoken by an alert from Cumbria Police early last Sunday morning, shortly after an Amber rain warning had been issued. A walker in a party of three had sustained an injury to his leg and could not make any further progress. As they were high up in torrential rain and high winds, they were all becoming very cold, with waterproof clothing failing them. An immediate full callout was made, and the advance party arrived at the location with shelter, first aid, and warm clothing. Once on scene the injured walker was assessed and the whole party…
Blea Tarn, Eskdale – Sun 7th Dec 2025
Cumbria Police called the team regarding a walker who had sustained a lower leg injury near Blea Tarn and was unable to bear weight. The Team Leader made a full callout. Once on scene, Remote Rescue Medical Technicians (RRMTs) assessed and treated the walker. He was then stretchered off the hill without incident to the road. Family members were then able to transport him to the hospital from the valley in their own vehicle. We wish the walker a swift recovery! Our arrival was timed perfectly with the passing of The La’al Ratty Santa express train 🎅🏻