Cave Rescue Organisation

Lost walkers rescued after calling for help from Pen-y-ghent's flanks

Rescuers went to the aid of two walkers who got lost on the flanks of one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks.

02 December 2018

Ingleton touted as Three Peaks start to relieve pressure on Horton in Ribblesdale

A group of businesses in the Yorkshire Dales is appealing to walkers to adopt a different route for the area’s Three Peaks Challenge.

16 November 2018

Dales cavers rescued after 24 hours underground in Dowber Gill Passage

Two cavers were rescued from a system in the Yorkshire Dales after spending 24 hours underground. Members of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Associati...

01 September 2018

Dales rescuers aid injured climber, walker and trapped lamb in busy weekend

A rescue team in the Yorkshire Dales has had a busy weekend, helping a stricken walker, an animal and a fallen climber.

27 May 2018

Two walkers rescued after getting lost in dark on Yorkshire Three Peaks route

Two walkers were rescued after getting lost when they strayed from the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge route.

02 April 2018

Rescuers praise resilience of group trapped in freezing Yorkshire Dales cave for 26 hours

Rescuers have released more details about a major operation to save five cavers trapped below ground in the Yorkshire Dales at the weekend.

13 March 2018

Yorkshire Dales walker suffers serious head injuries in fall on Moughton

A walker suffered serious head and face injuries in a fall on a Yorkshire Dales hillside. The 71-year-old was descending the steep hill at Hunterst...

24 February 2018

Body of caver found after search by rescuers on Yorkshire Dales fell

Rescuers searching for a missing caver in the Yorkshire Dales have found the body of a man. The Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation was called o...

09 December 2017

Two Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers rescued after getting lost in dark

Two ill equipped walkers were rescued after getting lost on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks. One of the pair had a panic attack and experienced br...

22 November 2017

'Don't ditch vital gear to save weight' says team after Three Peaks rescue

Rescuers in the Yorkshire Dales cautioned walkers against leaving vital safety gear out of their rucksack to save weight.

20 November 2018

Walker rescued after torch batteries fade on Pen-y-ghent's slopes

A walker was rescued after getting lost in the dark on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks. Five separate groups of rescuers searched routes on Pen-y-...

18 October 2018

Two Dales potholers brought to safety from Lost John's Cave in 12-hour rescue

Two cavers were rescued after getting lost during a trip underground in the western Dales. A major operation involving two teams and volunteer cave...

05 June 2018

Yorkshire Dales walker airflifted to hospital after slipping at Gordale Scar

A walker was airlifted after injuring herself when she slipped on wet rocks at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot.

22 April 2018

Bus service runs for weary walkers who can't go the Yorkshire Three Peaks distance

Walkers who can’t quite go the distance on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge walk will be able to take advantage of a new service.

01 April 2018

Three teams in operation to find five lost Yorkshire Dales cavers trapped for 26 hours

A major rescue operation to locate a group of lost cavers in the Yorkshire Dales ended successfully when they were brought to the surface unharmed.

11 March 2018

Yorkshire Three Peaks walker found suffering hypothermia on Ingleborough

A lost walker attempting the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge was found suffering from severe hypothermia on a fell top by rescuers.

24 December 2017

Yorkshire Dales walker dies after collapsing at Gordale

A walker has died after collapsing in the Yorkshire Dales. Rescuers were alerted about 12.25pm on Friday by ambulance staff when the man became ill...

02 December 2017

Tumbling quad alerts rescuer to second incident during Ingleborough callout

A mountain rescuer responding to a callout in the Yorkshire Dales was alerted to a second incident when he saw an unmanned quad bike bouncing down the hillside.

20 October 2017

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