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 86 - Thursday 6th August 2026 23:19hrs
A couple of walkers out for an overnight camp on Win Hill came across a young person who had gone there to watch the sunset/sunrise. They were concerned for the welfare of the individual as they had no warm clothing and didn't want to leave them there. The group were contacted by a Duty Team Leader and given directions on where to head to get off the hill. Arrangements were made for the police to meet up with the group and ensure the young person was returned home. Thanks to the passing walkers for their assistance, it was very much appreciated.
Incident 85 - Tuesday 4th August 2026 14:32hrs
A walker on Froggatt Edge, stumbled and injured their ankle rendering them unable to weight bear.
A team vehicle was able to drive to the side of the casualty, and after a primary survey, minimal analgesia and splinting, we were able to convey the casualty and family to their car for self conveyance to A&E.
Incident 84 - Sunday 2nd August 2026 19:17hrs
A walker enjoyjng the ridges around Castleton area with a friend became unwell and needed our assistance.
Team members alongside a ambulance crew gave the walker medical treatment before packaging them onto a team stretcher for the relatively short journey across fields to the waiting ambulance.
Thank you to the owners of Loosehill farm for allowing access to their land.
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