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
Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 10th Oct 2026
A mother contacted Cumbria Police to report that her son and his friend were missing/overdue on Scafell Pike. Shortly afterwards, the Duty Team Leader spoke directly with the two young men, who confirmed they were safe and well and had just arrived back at their car in Seathwaite. No team members were deployed.
Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Thu 8th Oct 2026
Cumbria Police received a call from a group that had split up on their way down off Scafell Pike. The party was in Keswick’s area of responsibility, so the job was passed over to Keswick MRT.
Beck Head, Great Gable – Thu 8th Oct 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a couple stuck. The team leader investigated and found a husband and wife, descending Great Gable towards Wasdale, had found themselves on loose, steep scree. Contact was made by mobile, and they were given advice on how to move onto safer ground. The couple then managed to get back onto the path, and the team stood down.
Brackenclose, Wasdale – Wed 7th Oct 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about a male who had fallen and was suspected to have broken his lower leg. The team deployed and were quickly on scene. He was treated and stretchered to a friend’s car, who took him to hospital.
Sty Head – Mon 5th Oct 2026
Cumbria Police received an iPhone SOS message about two males lost descending the Corridor Route, in rough ground around Spout Head Gill. The team leader investigated, and a limited party was sent to locate them and walk them off. As they were in the wrong valley, a taxi was booked to get them back to their car.
Scafell Pike – Sun 4th Oct 2026
Cumbria Police received a call about two walkers on the summit of Scafell Pike, struggling to find the path due to zero visibility. The team leader managed to get them back on the path, but with darkness approaching, decided to deploy a small team to assist them off the hill. The team was shortly stood down, as the walkers had met up with other walkers who were going to assist them down. Many thanks were extended to those walkers, as this saved a team deployment.