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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.
Pair lost at night trying to fing Priest Hole
November 23, 2025 2.30 am At 02:30 on Sunday morning, Patterdale MRT was tasked to go to the assistance of two young men who had been unable to locate the Priest Hole on Dove Crag where they had intended to spend then night. They had become cold and were worried that in deteriorating weather they…
Couple stuck on Gowbarrow
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…