Walker helped to safety near Thor's Cave

Derby Mountain Rescue Team was called to help a woman who had become stuck on steep ground near Thor's Cave on the afternoon of Wednesday 12 August 2026.

The team was called after reports of a female walker stuck on steep ground near the cave. By the time the first members reached the area, she had already got herself to safety with help from people nearby.

The team said in a post on its website that "it was established that she had been able to make her way to safety with the assistance of some passers-by."

The rest of the team was not needed and stood down, while those already there checked on her welfare.

She later walked back to Wetton with friends, where West Midlands Ambulance Service assessed her as a precaution.

The team

Derby Mountain Rescue Team is made up of unpaid volunteers who are on call every day of the year, serving the Peak District and surrounding areas, according to its website. It recorded 93 call-outs in 2025, according to the Mountain Rescue England and Wales annual review. (Mountain Rescue England and Wales, Derby MRT)

Staying safe

Anyone who needs a cave rescue team should dial 999 and ask for the police, then for cave rescue, according to the British Cave Rescue Council. AdventureSmart UK advises people to check they have the right skills, know the weather forecast and carry suitable gear before setting off on an outdoor trip. (caverescue.org.uk, adventuresmart.uk)

Read Derby MRT’s original post on its website.

Sources

1. 2026-75: Thor's Cave ? Walker on steep ground Derby MRT
2. MREW Annual Review 2026, incident figures January to December 2025 Mountain Rescue England and Wales
3. Derby MRT website Derby MRT
4. If you need a cave rescue team, dial 999 and ask for the police, then for cave rescue. caverescue.org.uk
5. AdventureSmart UK has advice on planning a safe day outdoors. adventuresmart.uk