1

Rescues to Date (2026)

0

Alerts to Date (2026)

27

Rescue Man Hours (2026)

55

Volunteers

4498

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.

What To Do In An Emergency

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

High Rigg (129)

A female walker slipped on steep ground whilst ascending High Rigg causing a displaced ankle fracture. The incident occu...

Callout Time: 2:16 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT

Latest Rescue

Blease Fell (1)

The police were contacted by a person in a holiday cottage in Thelkeld over concerns about lights seen moving erraticall...

Callout Time: 6:28 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT

Latest News

Pre-probationer’s hill assessment Jan 2025

Pre-probationer hill day January 2025 Once again the weather cooperated in the annual hill assessment day for prospective new team members. The point of the day is to test the…