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November 19, 2025

On 19/11/25 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called with regard to a couple who got themselves stuck on a footpath on Gowbarrow.

One of the couple had unsuitable clothing and trainers without tread. Because of this they were unable to walk up one of the inclines which were very slippery due to the wintery conditions . The team leader made telephone contact and directed the couple along an alternative footpath towards Watermillock Church. Because the couple had become very cold and darkness had set in, a team landrover then collected them and dropped them back at their vehicle at the Aira Force carpark.