103

Rescues to Date (2023)

15

Alerts to Date (2023)

4031

Rescue Man Hours (2023)

51

Volunteers

4221

Rescues Since 1948

305

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.

Sprinkling Tarn (103)

A man camping at Sprinkling Tarn on Seathwaite Fell was reported as being unwell with vomiting, shivering and headache. ...

Callout Time: 10:18 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, Cockermouth MRT

Latest Rescue

Sprinkling Tarn (103)

A man camping at Sprinkling Tarn on Seathwaite Fell was reported as being unwell with vomiting, shivering and headache. ...

Callout Time: 10:18 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, Cockermouth MRT

Latest News

Malcolm Miller – 53 years of service

On 23rd November we celebrated the retirement of Malcolm Miller from the team. Malcolm joined in 1970 and during his 53 years as a team member participated in countless rescues…