Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team (BPMRT)

26/08/2026

Today is International Dog Day and a chance to celebrate our four-legged friends who play a vital role in Mountain Rescue, alongside their dedicated handlers and the "dogs-bodies" who make training possible🐾

A special mention to Search Dog Juno, who made her first operational find in July during a search for a high risk missing person.

Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England

20/08/2026

🚨CALLOUT🚨
12th August - White Coppice
At 17:55 we were called by North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust to assist a 14 year old who had fallen several metres down steep, rocky ground above Dean Black Brook.

Team members located the injured boy, who was with friends, and provided pain relief and splinting for a suspected back injury. Due to the nature of the injuries and the challenging terrain, we requested support from Coastguard helicopter Rescue 336 from Caernarfon.

We wish the young lad a speedy recovery and hope he’s back enjoying the outdoors soon.

A big thank you to Maritime and Coastguard Agency for their support.

04/08/2026

Team members assisted Keswick Mountain Rescue Team with a medical incident while we were in the area supporting the Borrowdale Fell Race on Saturday. We wish the runner a speedy recovery.

15/07/2026

Support Group recruitment open!

Have you got some free time and want to make a real difference to your local community?

Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team Support Group is looking for new volunteers - and you don’t need to be a mountaineer to get involved.

Our Support Group helps the team with essential behind‑the‑scenes activities, including:
• Fundraising and events
• Giving team talks
• Acting as a training casualty
• Building and equipment maintenance
• Supporting our Smelt Mill residential centre

If you're interested in getting involved, please email [email protected] by 31st July for more information and details on how to apply.

04/07/2026

Pop along to Smelt Mill tomorrow for family activities, a chance to find out more about the team and some great raffle prizes 😃

Just a reminder for Sunday- pop in if you can 😎

27/06/2026

The team are out fundraising today in Clitheroe. If you're in the area please pop down and have a chat and find out more about the team. We rely on events like this to keep the team operational and are very grateful for every single donation we receive 🙏

A big thanks to Booths Clitheroe for accommodating us today.

16/06/2026

Come and join us at Smelt Mill for an open day on 5th July, with activities for all the family.

Please come and join us on 5th July for an open day at Smelt Mill. Find out more about Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team (BPMRT), have a go on the climbing wall and take part in activities for the whole family. There are also some great family activity days and equipment to be won in the raffle!

02/06/2026

⛑️Could you be an operational team member?⛑️

Applications for our next cohort of trainees are open and we are specifically looking for people who live or work close to our Ray Lane base in Garstang.

Being part of BPMRT is incredibly rewarding, but we want to be up front about the reality: it is a massive commitment, and it isn't always glamorous. We’re talking late nights, freezing rain, missed Sunday roasts, and a lot of hard work. It takes at least 18 months of intensive training to become a full team member, and you'll need total backing from your family too.

🧭 You must be able to navigate rough terrain in all weathers, day or night, and be self-sufficient out on the fells, but other than that we'll teach you all the rescue skills you need!

Still reading? Brilliant. You might be exactly who we're looking for! 🙌

If you're interested in applying please drop us a private message including your email address and town that you live in and we'll send you an application form and further details.

📆Key Dates
21 June: Application deadline
18 or 19 July: Hill assessment day for shortlisted applicants
Sept: Training begins (Weds nights and some weekends)

30/05/2026

The team are out fundraising in Chorley town centre today. If you are in the area, please stop by, say hi and find out more about what the team does. As a charity, we rely on fundraising and donations to allow us to continue operating and being available to support those who needs us 24/7/365.

We are very grateful for every single donation we receive. Thank you!🙏

You can also donate online: https://www.justgiving.com/charity/Bowland-PennineMRT

26/05/2026

🚨CALLOUTS🚨
The team were called out twice this weekend, as many people were out and about enjoying the sunshine. On Saturday we assisted a cyclist 🚴‍♀ who had fallen off her bike in the Brinscall area and suffered a very painful ankle injury. The team worked closely with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust to provide pain relief and splinted her ankle before carefully carrying her to an awaiting ambulance.

Just after 6pm on Monday evening, we were called to Silverdale to a lady who had taken a tumble whilst walking, injuring her shoulder and was unable to move. After pain relief had been provided, our volunteers carried the lady on our specialist stretcher and wheel to the road for onwards hospital treatment 🚑

We wish both ladies a speedy recovery.