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
Broad Crag Col, Scafell Pike – Wed 3rd Jun 2026
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding two female walkers who had become lost and split up from there group on Scafell Pike in very poor visibility. The Team Leader initially only had the phone location provided via the 999 call, and attempts to establish further contact were unsuccessful for some time. The walkers later managed to make contact and confirmed they had met other walkers who were able to assist them off the hill. The Team Leader was subsequently informed that both were safely down. No MRT deployment was required.
Kern Knotts, Great Gable – Sun 31st May 2026
As several team members were assembling at base for training, a call was received from NWAS regarding a male who had fallen at Kern Knotts, sustaining injuries to his head and hand. With MRT personnel already present at base, an immediate deployment was made. No further team members were called as sufficient resources were already available. The casualty was assessed on scene, treated, and then walked off the hill. He was handed over to the waiting ambulance for onward care.
Lingmell Beck – Sat 30th May 2026
North West Ambulance Service contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a male who had fallen near the stream crossing and sustained an upper‑leg injury. The Team Leader investigated and initiated a team callout. However, as the first MRT members arrived at the car park, the casualty had already been assisted down off the hill by others. The casualty was assessed and found to have a suspected strain or sprain. He was advised to seek further medical assessment. With the situation resolved, all other responding team members were stood down.
Corridor Route, Scafell Pike – Sat 30th May 2026
Cumbria Police received a report from a passing member of the public who was concerned about a male walker showing signs of dehydration on the Corridor Route. The Team Leader made phone contact and confirmed that others on scene had already provided water and food. The casualty recovered sufficiently and was able to continue walking. The Team Leader remotely monitored his progress as he made his way off the hill to his car, with no further issues reported.
Stand Crag, Great End – Sun 24th May 2026
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a group of nine who were lost near Stand Crag — an increasingly common hotspot for navigational difficulties. The Team Leader attempted to make contact, and although only brief communication was possible, a message was successfully sent advising the group to walk downhill towards Wasdale. Team members were already on the fell concluding a previous incident. One additional member travelled from base and collected another who had just come off the hill. A short walk from Wasdale Head located all nine individuals safe and well. Two team members then escorted them to Wasdale Head,…
Hollowstones, Scafell Pike – Sun 24th May 2026
Cumbria Police contacted Wasdale MRT regarding a female who had injured her knees and was unable to continue her descent from Hollowstones. A full team response was deployed. The casualty was assessed on scene, stabilised, and then stretchered down the hill. She was handed over to her friends for onward transport home.