18/04/2026
After a fairly steady start to the year, things have been back in full swing for April so far, and strangely, a pattern seems to have emerged! Starting on 10th April, and continuing every other day (12th, 14th and 16th), we have had two rescues, some of which were overlapping. Below are some photos and a little more detail.
Friday 10th
9:39 - We were called to assist North West Ambulance Service with a stretcher carry in the Windermere area.
14:33 - We were alerted by North West Ambulance Service to a gentleman making his way down the path with significant facial and leg injuries, after having taken a tumble whilst walking in the Langdale Pikes. We assessed the casualty, treated his wounds and handed him over to the awaiting paramedics.
**Please remember, if you require our services, ring 999 and ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue.**
Sunday 12th
12:49 - We received reports of a competitor in an organised orienteering event, having an ankle injury. Our casualty was incredibly tough and tried to hobble to the finish line with a broken Fibula… Nothing was stopping her from attempting to comple that race!! We splinted her leg, stretchered her off the hill and transported her to Grasmere, from where she made the journey to hospital for further care. We’re sorry we couldn’t assist in hitting those outstanding checkpoints 😂!!
14:14 - We were contacted by Cumbria Police regarding a painful shoulder injury in the vicinity of White Moss. Due to team members being occupied by the previous rescue, we initially had low numbers to attend this one. We assessed the casualty, gave her some strong pain relief as well as something to help her relax, and carried her to an awaiting ambulance, where she was transported for further treatment.
Tuesday 14th
15:41 - A walker became disorientated in low cloud whilst trying to descend from Steel Fell. With an extremely low phone battery and us not being able to obtain their exact location, the walker was asked not to move and two teams quickly headed out on foot to locate them. A small group ascended from the top of Dunmail Raise and the other went up the main ridge from Helmside. Luckily, she had followed advice and stayed put, meaning we rapidly located her and helped her back down to the valley floor.
17:23 - Just as we had returned to the vehicles, a second job came in stating there was a head injury on Loughrigg. As more information came in and we were able to obtain their exact location, we found they had managed to descend to the track next to Loughrigg Tarn. Once we located them it transpired that there were in fact two casualties. As one had tripped and started to fall, the other leapt in to try and stop them, resulting in them both taking a bit of a tumble. Both were assessed, wounds treated and taken back to their accommodation.
Thursday 16th
14:16 - We were alerted to an ankle injury on the path to Stickle Tarn. As there was some deformity and concern for the circulation within the foot, we requested an ambulance to the Langdale Valley. The casualty was then taken by Ambulance for ongoing treatment.
18:38 - We received a call regarding a walker in the Troutbeck area that had a funny turn, feeling dizzy, faint and unable to continue. Fortunately they had good phone signal and after a call with them, they felt better and in good spirits to keep going, unassisted. His progress was monitored remotely until he made it off the fell.
We would like to say a huge congratulations to our current trainees, who have just completed 6 months of training and are now being let loose on the hill. Some of the above rescues were firsts for them. They are already doing a fantastic job and we look forward to seeing them grow as rescuers.
