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Keep up to date with everything going on in mountain rescue around England and Wales. For press enquiries, contact Andy Simpson, MREW Press Officer, via press@mountain.rescue.org.uk.
Cragfast Angletarn Beck
April 2, 2023 14:30 On Sunday 02/04/23 at around 1430hrs Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team received their second call-out on this sunny day. This call-out involved a family of four who had become stuck in rough ground by the side of Angle Tarn Beck. They had attempted to scramble up the side of the beck to…
Cragfast Place Fell
April 2, 2023 On Sunday 02/04/23 the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted with regard to a walker who had become trapped on the western side of Place Fell. The walker had attempted to scramble up the cliff-face and had become stuck. The location was not far from Side Farm and the first land rover…
Ordnance Survey and Mountain Rescue England and Wales join forces to promote responsible walking and safe navigation
Ordnance Survey (OS) is supporting Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) volunteers by providing free access to OS Maps App for rescue callouts. OS and MREW have announced a new partnership to emphasise the importance of navigation skills and having the right equipment when enjoying days out in the hills, mountains and countryside. Rescue volunteers…