Find your local team
Longtown MRT
Formed in 1965, to help people in difficulties within the Black Mountains, Longtown Mountain Rescue Team members are now regularly called to assist in a wide variety of situations, where the police consider their expertise would be of benefit.
To find out more, go to longtownmrt.org.uk or find them on Facebook.
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If you have an accident in the hills
Dial 999 or 112. Ask for 'Police' then 'Mountain Rescue'. To use the emergencySMS service: Text 999 and send 'Police' + details of incident + location