27

Rescues to Date (2024)

8

Alerts to Date (2024)

1314

Rescue Man Hours (2024)

49

Volunteers

4249

Rescues Since 1948

308

Fatalities Since 1948

Keswick MRT is primarily responsible for the area outlined on the map which includes Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Great End. For more extensive search operations we will operate anywhere in the Lake District or even further afield.

The map shows the rescues for this year with the yellow flag the most recent. Click on the pins for the details.

As well as rescues we also receive “Alerts” where the team is contacted but the issue is usually resolved by mobile phone rather than team deployment.

What To Do In An Emergency

If an emergency occurs, how would you react? Find out what to do on our Safety page.

Cat Bells (27)

Cumbria Police asked for support to help find a male who had gone missing and was believed to be in the Cat Bells area. ...

Callout Time: 5:21 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, Police

Latest Rescue

Cat Bells (27)

Cumbria Police asked for support to help find a male who had gone missing and was believed to be in the Cat Bells area. ...

Callout Time: 5:21 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, Police

Latest News

Geoff Gilmore – 20 years of service

It’s a farewell to Geoff Gilmore who attended his last rescue at High Park Wood, Thirlmere. Geoff joined the team in 2003 and took part in 452 rescues. During his…