Archives: Rescues

Greenup Gill (74)

A 55 year old man injured his back after slipping on the steep rocky path next to Lining Crag. A Coastguard helicopter w...

Nitting Haws (72)

A 62 year old man was descending High Spy via Nitting Haws but fell 5m onto rocks resulting in suspected broken ribs, an...

Barf (71)

A group of 6 experienced walkers were crag fast but uninjured at the bottom of Slape Crag on Barf (a rescue hotspot). A ...

Nitting Haws on High Spy (70)

A 69 year old man was descending High Spy via Nitting Haws towards Grange. He was following the path marked on the OS ma...

Derwentwater (69)

2 paddle boarders were reported to be in difficulty due to the wind conditions. The fire service were dealing with the i...

Carrock Fell (68)

A father and son attempted to walk a direct route up the steep front face (bracken and scree) of Carrock Fell above the ...

Derwent Island (67)

A family with a 3 month old child were visiting Derwent House on Derwent Island. The baby had fallen from bed and a pote...

High Spy (66)

A father and son were caught out in heavy rain and poor visibility whilst walking from Maiden Moor to High Spy. They dec...

Sharp Edge, Blencathra (65)

What a difference a day makes..... From the recent long heatwave to heavy showers and strong winds. Two lads decided it ...