53

Rescues to Date (2026)

5

Alerts to Date (2026)

2173

Rescue Man Hours (2026)

54

Volunteers

4550

Rescues Since 1948

320

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.

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Helvellyn, Swirls Path (53)

A 53 year old gentleman was on the descent from Helvellyn towards Swirls when he stumbled and tripped resulting in a bad...

Callout Time: 1:35 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, NWAA Helimed 08

Latest Rescue

Helvellyn, Swirls Path (53)

A 53 year old gentleman was on the descent from Helvellyn towards Swirls when he stumbled and tripped resulting in a bad...

Callout Time: 1:35 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT, NWAA Helimed 08

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