Walker injured in fall at Crinkle Ghyll
A young man suffered a suspected ankle fracture and a cut to his thigh after falling in the Lake District.
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Walker rescued after ankle injury on Snarker Pike
Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team treated and evacuated a woman who slipped in cold, dark and wet conditions.
Walker with foot pain found safe near Tarnbrook after search
A 19-year-old woman walking the Wyre Way with a heavy rucksack reached Clitheroe on her own before searchers found her.
Young walker evacuated by stretcher after medical episode near Lose Hill
Edale Mountain Rescue Team said the rest of the walking group gave an accurate location and a clear account of what had happened.
Struggling Offa's Dyke walker triggers mountain rescue callout
Mountain Rescue England and Wales said a walker who was struggling on Offa's Dyke needed help, though it gave no further detail of the incident.
Mountain biker rescued after fall in Poldice Valley
West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team carried the injured rider uphill to a waiting ambulance after he hurt his lower leg.
3 rescue call-outs in Peak District & Derbyshire on Sunday 4 October
A summary of 3 call-outs by Derby MRT, with a link to each report.
Hampshire search and rescue team called out by police
The call-out was the team's 71st of 2026, according to its own count.
Coniston MRT called to Coniston Old Man
Volunteers were sent to the fell on Saturday afternoon as part of the team's 60th call-out of the year.
Woman hurt in e-bike fall at Stang End rescued by Coniston MRT
The woman injured her shoulder after her e-bike developed a technical fault and was taken to hospital.
Rescue team called out four times in nine days across east Lancashire
Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team helped an injured farmer, a COPD patient and a casualty in Accrington woodland.
3 rescue call-outs in Lake District & Cumbria between Thursday 1 October and Friday 2 October
A summary of 3 call-outs by 2 rescue teams, with a link to each report.
Two rescued after struggling to pitch tent at Stickle Tarn
The pair became cold and wet while trying to put up their tent in wild weather near the Lake District tarn.
Walker rescued after becoming separated from group in Dovedale
A 20-year-old woman was reunited with her group after feeling unwell and losing contact with them while walking in Dovedale.
Walker carried down Thorpe Cloud after becoming unwell
Derby Mountain Rescue Team stretchered a man off the hill above the Dovedale stepping stones after he collapsed and was sick.
Man rescued after falling into river at Lydford Gorge
Dartmoor (Tavistock) Mountain Rescue Team helped carry a man with an ankle injury up a steep slope after he fell from a tree at the head of the gorge.
Mountain rescue team stands by after iPhone SOS alert at Great Langdale campsite
Police resolved the matter after the team helped clarify the location of the alert.
Derby MRT searches for missing person near Elvaston
The person was later found safe at a police station, the team said.
Walker helped to safety near Thor's Cave
Derby Mountain Rescue Team stood down most of its volunteers after the walker reached safety with help from passers-by.
Search ends after man goes missing at Black Rocks
Derby Mountain Rescue Team stood down once the man, who had become separated from friends, confirmed he was safe and heading home by bus.