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 93 - Saturday 15th August 2026 17:37hrs.
Just as team members were sorting themselves out from the first Mam Tor incident, a second call came in for another person, this time stuck on Mam Tor face.
A walker had attempted to scramble up the face, but soon became crag bound and frightened, including their onlooking family.
As team members made their way back to Castleton, a call came from the duty controller to state that they had now self rescued.
The team were able to stand down at this point, and go back to whatever their plans were prior to the callout.
Incident 91 Saturday 15th August 2026 12:37hrs.
A couple out walking had witnessed a person tumble approximately 70m down Y Gully on Mam Tor face as they were walking in the area.
A team member was out in the immediate area, and was first team member on scene.
Because of gear logistics, Buxton Mountain Rescue Team were also requested to bolster numbers.
A rope rescue system was set up from the summit to lower a team member down to aid recovery of the casualty to the bottom of the face.
Team members including one of our doctors were able to reach the casualty from the bottom to start treatment for their significant but not life threatening injuries.
After treatment and pain relief was administered, we were able to lower him to the ground in our rescue harness with an attendant, to be handed over to the Ambulance service and further treatment at hospital.
Well done to the gentleman that went to the casualty on seeing them tumble and stayed with him until our arrival.
Thank you for the visitors who gave us the space that we needed to get to the summit through the crowds of day trippers.
Incident 91-Monday 20th July 2026 to 26th July 2026
Along with the other PDMRO teams Edale Mountain Rescue Team were requested to assist the fire service with logistical support for their fire fighting operations on the moors above and around the Glossop area.
Our team members spent attended on five different days during the initial, first critical week of the 20th July to the 26th July.
It was a privilege to be of some assistance to the crews who came from all different parts of the country to help deal with the national emergency, and a great example of inter agency teamwork.
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