Rigghead Quarries (21)

Callout Date: 11/03/2025
Callout Time: 1:55 pm
Agencies Involved: Keswick MRT

A couple were descending the steep pitched path near Rigghead Quarries when the woman slipped on wet slate and fell heavily on her arm hearing a ‘crack’ noise. Fortunately there was enough mobile signal for them to dial 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue. The team provided pain relief before strapping up her arm for a stretcher sledge/carry to the team vehicles parked at New Bridge near Rosthwaite. The casualty was then transferred to their hotel in Borrowdale from where they made their own way to hospital.

15 team members – 2 hours 50 minutes