Casualty winched into helicopter (Langdale Ambleside 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

There 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.

New - A 999 emergency text messaging service for the hearing and speech impaired. Text where you are and why you need help to 07786 208999.

Latest news

Climbers Avalanched in Seathwaite

As warmer, wetter weather entered Cumbria, Keswick MRT dealt with a callout on 15th January in which three climbers were avalanched in Hind Crag Gully, ...

Posted 15 Jan - View full story on 'Climbers Avalanched in Seathwaite'

Concert for Cumbria

Lesley Garrett and Brian Blessed will be appearing at a concert in Keswick aimed at supporting flood-hit Cumbria, and Mountain Rescue. The following is taken from ...

Posted 14 Jan - View full story on 'Concert for Cumbria'

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