River rescue (Keswick MRT) The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association is the umbrella body for mountain rescue teams in Cumbria (UK).

  • Covers the Lake District and Cumbria
  • 12 member teams
  • A registered charity solely funded by voluntary contributions

Teams are largely autonomous, but LDSAMRA coordinates the development of operational matters such as radio communications and insurance, as well as the day to day running of an efficient, voluntary rescue service. It also distributes to the teams any donations or legacies received and makes special allowances for major projects such as building extensions.

Mountain safety

Mountain safety videoThere has been a significant increase in the number of callouts involving walkers who have ventured onto the Lakeland fells ill prepared, ill equipped, and lacking experience.

Cumbria Tourism has supported the Lake District teams by helping to produce a 6 minute video which highlights these mountain safety issues. You can view the film by clicking the video image, or going to YouTube.

Latest news

Wasdale MRT 40th Anniversary

Wasdale MRT 40th presentation52 team members, wives, husbands, partners and special guests attended the private dinner at the Wasdale Head Inn on the 9th January 2009. The dinner is a regular ...

Posted 12 May - View full story on 'Wasdale MRT 40th Anniversary'

Winter advice

Winter callout Feb 2009Lake District mountain rescue teams have had a very busy start to the year with an unprecedented number of incidents related to the weather conditions. ...

Posted 9 Feb - View full story on 'Winter advice'

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