In the news
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.
Lost Walkers on Cader Idris
At around 3:30 p.m. on Monday 7th Feb, call-handlers from Aberdyfi Search & Rescue Team were made aware of two walkers lost on Cader Idris. The couple had been attempting the Welsh 3-Peaks, and had started the Cader Idris section of their journey at 6:00 a.m. Following the Minffordd Path, they had summited, but opting to follow the loop…
Paddle boarders in trouble
February 1, 2022 On Tuesday 1st February the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called by Cumbria Police regarding reports of a group of Paddle Boarders who had got into trouble on Ullswater and needing assistance. The team mobilised their Rescue Rib, “Patrick Scottie”, and made their way to the area of Glencoyne Bay. On arrival…
Walker injured by falling tree
January 29, 2022 On Saturday 29th January Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called to a report of a woman who had been walking near Howtown at Scalehow wood when she had received an ankle injury by a falling tree and was unable to continue on her walk. As the team were still up in the…
Walkers lost descending Helvellyn
January 26, 2022 On Wednesday 26th January the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called by Cumbria police for two walkers who had become lost descending from Helvellyn. They had found themselves unable to continue in the dark and rang for assistance. Due to the team being up in the Cairngorms for winter training the…