Volunteers
Rescues
since 1956
We are one of the
busiest teams
Across the country.
Edale Mountain Rescue Team (EMRT) operates in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire and is one of the busiest Mountain Rescue teams in the country. 2024 was the busiest year in the history of Edale Mountain Rescue. Team members were involved in 180 reported incidents throughout our operational area, which covers parts of Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. The map shows the rescues for this year. Click on the pins for more detail.
We are a registered charity, number 1138626.
If You Require Assistance From Mountain Rescue
Dial 999
Ask For Police & Mountain Rescue
Give the exact location, nature of injuries, number of casualties and phone number
Stay near your telephone and stay put until told otherwise
We rely on the
generosity of
the public
Edale MRT runs entirely from charitable donations, and it is the generosity of the general public that allows us to continue the important work we do. It costs around £100,000 per year to keep the team operational.
Join our nine edges challenge
Have fun whilst raising funds for Edale Mountain Rescue
Nine Edges
Is a 20 mile off road route with about 900 metres of height gain traversing the high moorland and gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood PH near Birchen Edge. You can choose to run, walk or climb.
The route and checkpoints can be found on Google Maps here
The 2026 event will be held on the 12th September 2026. To see what to expect download
the 2026 event briefing pack here. Entries for the 2027 event should go live on SiEntries on
14th April 2027.
Latest Incidents
Incident 63 - Saturday 6th June 2026 11:35hrs.
A request to assist two walkers lost in woodland below the Great Ridge.
After initial contact was made by mobile phone, it was established that they were fit and well, with food and drinks, just slightly navigationally challenged.
The walkers were requested to stay where they were and a local team member from Castleton will come to their assistance.
Our team member was able to locate them and assist them safely off the hill to return to Castleton village.
Incident 62 - Thursday 4th June 2026 15:15hrs.
We were requested to support South Yorkshire police with an on going search for a high risk missing person in the S13 area of Sheffield.
To make the most of the daylight hours, our colleagues at Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team along with Search Dogs England were requested to join us to maximise efforts on the ground.
Fortunately as the first team members were deploying; further intelligence came in allowing the Police to locate the misper safe and well.
Incident 61 - Thursday 28th May 2026 14:41hrs.
The team was called to Monsal Head to reports of an elderly gentleman who had slipped down a steep ravine and was now stuck. He was evacuated by the fire service whilst we were en route.
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