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Keep up to date with everything going on in mountain rescue around England and Wales. For press enquiries, contact Andy Simpson, MREW Press Officer, via press@mountain.rescue.org.uk.

Sam gets in gear for UK cycle fundraising mission close to his heart

A University of Chester student is taking on the monumental fundraising challenge of cycling solo across the UK after being inspired by a charity’s incredible work. Sam Williams will embark on the gruelling journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End this May in aid of Mountain Rescue England and Wales. The BA Business Management student…

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Social media blamed for record rise in mountain rescue call-outs

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Mountain rescue call outs for 18-24 year olds have doubled since covid

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Social media and map apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue callouts

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Search for missing walker, 80, called off

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Climber badly injured by boulder

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Emergency services called to country park to rescue girl after horror fall

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Aira Force slip

April 11, 2025 4.25 pm At 4:25pm on Friday 11th April, North West Ambulance service tasked Patterdale MRT to an incident at Aira Force where a young lady had fallen and sustained a minor head wound. Upon arriving at the scene a Team doctor treated the young woman and, accompanied by several Team members, they…

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Walker lost in ‘deteriorating conditions’ rescued

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Safety plea from rescue teams ahead of Easter walks

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