Clough Head (56)

Callout Date: 01/08/2021
Callout Time: 4:21 pm
Agencies Involved: keswick MRT

A woman cycle-touring through the Lake District fell from her bike on a rough section of the Old Coach Road near Clough Head. She fell hard onto her knee which received several cuts. Unable to continue she dialled 999 and requested Mountain Rescue help. The team were dispatched and they were able to drive the Landrover all the way to the where the woman had fallen.  The team dressed her wounds and gave her some pain relief, while her bike was also carefully looked after. The team then transported the woman down the hill and on to Keswick hospital.

 

12 team members – 1 hour 39 mins