On this day in 1951 the Peak District became the UK’s first national park. The UK has since created 15 National Parks, but the Peak District has the honour of being the first. In total the size is 555 sq […]
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While the Langdale Ambleside Mountain rescue team was dealing with an injured paraglider near the summit of Harrison Stickle two team members who were completing their ’blue light driver training’ assisted Cumbria Police and North West Ambulance Service NHS trust
Second call out for Langdale Ambleside MRT of the day Read More »
The Langdale Ambleside Mountain rescue team (LAMRT) got a call around mid day on Sunday 16th April of a person that had fallen down 30m from the summit of Harrison Stickle in the Lake District. A few minutes later more
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We are excited to share with you our guide to the 10 Best Family-Friendly Walks in the Lake District. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a family looking for an adventure, these walks are perfect for exploring the stunning beauty
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On Saturday the 15th of April, the police requested the assistance of Keswick MRT to check a rucksack which they have had reports on being abandoned in the Lake District. The call came through at 8:30 am on Saturday morning
Keswick MRT called out to check on a abandoned bag Read More »
On Friday 14th April the Keswick Mountain rescue team was already dealing with an injured woman on Cat Gills when they got another call about another incident, this time on the path up Helvellyn from Swirls car park. It’s never
Mountain Rescue team stretchered walker down following ankle injury Read More »
Keswick Mountain Rescue was called out to aid a woman who had injured her ankle while descending the rocky path of Cat Gill on Walla Crag. On Friday 14th of April, the Keswick Mountain rescue team was called out to
Injured woman saved by Mountain rescue in the Lake District Read More »
As we reported on a few days ago the Save Dartmoor Backpack Camping campaign which has been fundraising to raise £100k to fight the decision to ban wild camping in Dartmoor. Earlier today, they told us they have decided to
Dartmoor National Park decided to appeal the court’s decision on Wild camping Read More »
Two walkers came into difficulty on the Old Man of Coniston as winter conditions returned. The Coniston rescue team was called out to help the walkers. The team was called out at 13:16 on Wednesday 12th April after reports of
Woman rescued from Old Man of Coniston as snow conditions returned Read More »
Mountain rescues in the Lake District were called to help hikers who were caught out as wintry conditions returned to the fells. At about 6:25pm on Wednesday 12th April, Keswick Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to a couple in difficulties
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