Two Duke of Edinburgh's groups helped from Kinder Scout in eight-hour rescue

More than 60 rescuers and a Coastguard helicopter were involved in an eight-hour operation to help two Duke of Edinburgh’s Award groups in difficulty on the Peak District’s highest hill.

Peak District fellrunner rescued after breaking leg on Kinder Scout

A fellrunner was rescued from a Peak District hill after suffering a suspected broken leg. The man was taking part in an organised event when he lo...

Injured Derwent Edge climber among five incidents for busy Edale rescuers

A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling from a Peak District crag. The man was climbing solo on Dovestone Tor on Derwent Edge when he fel...

Man seriously injured in 100ft Matlock Bath crag fall

A man suffered serious injuries after falling 100ft at a Peak District crag. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was diverted from its fundraising activitie...

First mountain rescue in England for new civilian Coastguard helicopter

One of the country’s new civilian search and rescue helicopters was used for the first time in a live mountain rescue in England this week.

Edale rescuers break off fundraising to aid injured Burbage walker

A Peak District mountain rescue team had to break off its fundraising activities over the Easter weekend to go to the aid of an injured walker.

Walker stretchered from Kinder Scout after slip leads to ankle injury

A walker suffered a suspected broken ankle on a Peak District hill. Edale and Buxton Mountain Rescue Teams were called out shortly after 1.30pm whe...

Walkers aid man who spent an hour clinging to Mam Tor trig pillar in gales

A man was rescued by two walkers after clinging to a trig pillar on a Peak District in high winds for an hour.

Have the right skills and kit, plead Edale rescuers after callouts more than double

A mountain rescue team has appealed to walkers to be properly prepared when heading for the Peak District’s hills.