Buxton Mountain Rescue Team

29/08/2026

After a busy summer of fundraising, this weekend is the last of our regular slots for the season. Our collections this year have been at Castleton, Millers Dale, Monsal Head, Teggs Nose, Tittesworth as well as at various events.

This weekend you can find us at:
Butterton Wakes on Sunday 30th August
Castleton, by the Bulls Head, on Monday 31st August.

But we're not done for 2026 yet! We've got one of our biggest events of the year at Chatsworth Country Fair on 4th, 5th and 6th September, and will have a number of events on as we move into autumn and winter.

Thank you to everyone who has come along to see us when we've been out and about this summer. We've loved chatting to you and are very grateful for your support, merchandise purchases and donations.

28/08/2026

Today we are celebrating International Mountain Rescue Day. Our Mountain Rescue team is made up of a wonderful group of men and women who are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All volunteers, and all funded by donations and the generosity of the general public. Saving lives in wild places since 1964.

Thank you to all of our team members for what you do.
Thank you to all their partners, family, and friends who are often abandoned at the drop of a hat when a callout comes in.
And thank you to all of our supporters; we appreciate every penny that is donated to us.

To call Mountain Rescue, dial 999, ask for Police, and then ask for Mountain Rescue.

28/08/2026

26/08/2026

is a perfect day to shine a spotlight on the two VIPs (Very Important Pooches) that are part of Buxton Mountain Rescue Team.

Bernard (on the left) is our Team Mascot. He’s often out and about with us when we are out fundraising at events, and loves a good outing to meet people. He’s getting himself all spruced up and ready for the upcoming Chatsworth Country Fair.

Wren (on the right) is in a class of her own. She’s our official search dog, and together with her handler Andy, is a vital part of our team and of Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England

A very handsome couple, wouldn’t you agree? 🐾🐾

22/08/2026

Our team members will be fundraising at Castleton again this weekend. Come along and see us tomorrow (Sunday 23rd August). We'll be at the field gate next door to the Bulls Head. We hope to see you there.

18/08/2026

A Peak Raid event team member recently opened her garden for the Bradwell Open Gardens day. As part of this, she invited one of our team members to represent BMRT, as we had been nominated as the beneficiary of the donations made to the tea, coffee and cakes stall. Our team member spent the afternoon talking to a steady stream of visitors who were savouring the views whilst recovering from the stiff climb up to her house (the tea and cake was much appreciated by all!). By the end of the day we had collected over £170 plus online donations for the team. Many thanks to Linda for inviting us along and for nominating us as your chosen charity.

17/08/2026

It was another busy weekend for us, with four callouts over Saturday and Sunday. 2026 has been a busy year - this time last year we’d had 77 call outs!

Call out: 99
Date: 15th August 2026
Time: 1306
Location: Mam Tor

Our colleagues at Edale Mountain Rescue Team requested our assistance to help a climber who had become crag fast on the face of Mam Tor. Edale team set up a rope system, and the casualty was lowered to the ground, where East Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics took over.

As team members headed home, we received the second call out of the day.

Call out: 100
Date: 15th August
Time: 1536
Location: Teggs Nose

As team members made their way home from call out 99, they were called out to a second incident.

A walker had fallen and injured their leg at Teggs Nose, and North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust had requested our assistance. The walker was assessed and treated by the ambulance crew before being placed carried by stretcher to the car park and awaiting ambulance

Call out: 101
Date: Sunday 16th August
Time: 1300
Location: Big Moor

As the team’s dog handler returned from dog training, he came across an injured cyclist, who had come off his bike at speed. First aid was provided, and the casualty’s relatives took him to hospital

Call out: 102
Date: Sunday 16th August
Time: 1632
Location: Hoffman Quarry

We were called out to a fallen walker with an ankle injury at Hoffman Quarry. The casualty was assessed, and then given pain relief and splinted, before being carried by stretcher to the road, where they were transported to hospital by a friend.

We wish all of the casualties a speedy recovery and we hope they are back out enjoying the outdoors very soon.

17/08/2026

16/08/2026

Call out: 97
Date: 11th August 2026
Time: 1338
Location: Bunsal Cob

A member of a group of walkers had fallen, and had injured their leg. They were unable to weight-bear and could not continue. Our team assessed and treated the casualty, before carrying them by stretcher to the road, where they were taking to hospital by their relatives.

Call out: 98
Date: 13th August 2026
Time: 1447
Location: Chee Dale

We were called to assist East Midlands Ambulance Service with an incident involving a walker who had fallen and sustained a head injury. It was initially thought that a stretcher evacuation would be required, but on assessment the casualty was able to walk out with assistance, and their relatives took them to hospital.

We wish both casualties well and hope they have a speedy recovery.

16/08/2026