Great Dun Fell rescuers discover walker in Napoleonic costume

Rescuers responding to a call for help from a pair of walkers caught out overnight in snow were alarmed to find one of them dressed in a Napoleonic outfit wielding a musket and sword.

Winter warning from rescuers after rescue of man stuck on Dow Crag

Rescuers warned anyone heading for the Lake District fells to go prepared, as much of the area’s high ground is now in winter condition.

Rescuers use boat to reach injured Helvellyn Trail runner

A runner was rescued after injuring his ankle during a race. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team used its speedboat to reach the man who was taking par...

Teen 'incredibly fortunate' after Sharp Edge rescue involving five plus a dog

A rescue team warned of the dangers of tackling an accident blackspot route after it had to go to the aid of two separate groups yesterday.

Two teams share rescue duties as 2,500 OMM runners take to the Howgills

Two mountain rescue teams worked jointly over the weekend to ensure the safety of more than 2,500 competitors in one of the most popular challenge events.

Lost Scafell Pike walkers found in stretcher box after search by 50 rescuers

More than 50 volunteer mountain rescuers from four different teams were involved in an eight-hour search for two walkers lost on England’s highest mountain.

Two rescues for Keswick team as walkers injured in separate incidents

Two walkers were rescued in separate incidents in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted at about 12.20pm yesterday when a 64-...

Scafell Pike walkers rescued after getting lost in dark

Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark on England’s highest mountain. The pair called for help yesterday about 7.45pm and Wasdal...

Climber airlifted after getting knee stuck on Pillar Rock route

A climber was winched from a Lake District fell after injuring himself when his knee got stuck. A father and son spent an hour extricating the youn...