Walker suffers head injuries in fall from ridge

A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a ridge on England’s third highest mountain. The 46-year-old suffered injuries to his head and...

Walker rescued after fell trip leads to broken ankle

A walker was rescued after a trip on a Lakeland fell led to a suspected broken ankle. The 66-year-old man, from South Shields on Tyneside, was walk...

Mountain search fails to find missing walker

A major search involving five mountain rescue team took place after a walker was reported missing. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team mounted a search...

Injured fellrunner rescued after race tumble

A fellrunner was rescued after falling during a Lakeland race. The woman was treated by Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team after police alerted them a...

Three incidents in three hours for mountain rescuers

A mountain rescue team was in action in three incidents today, two of which involved road accidents. A Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team member came ...

Man stetchered from fell after fit

A mountain rescue team went to the aid of a man who was having a fit in a remote mountain shelter. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out a...

Royal wedding gift will help save walkers' lives on Lakeland fells

A very special wedding present is now helping to save the lives of outdoor enthusiasts. The unique gift – an off-road vehicle – was passed on b...

Mountain rescuers called to Lakeland yacht mayday

A rescue team was stood down after a Lake District mayday call turned out to be a false alarm Members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team responded to a call from police at 5pm today, Friday, after reports that a yacht was sinking on Ullswater.

Rescuers praise walkers' 'excellent' care of injured friend

Rescuers praised the actions of a group of walkers who took ‘excellent’ care of their injured friend after she slipped on a Lakeland fell.