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 49 - Sunday 26th April 2026 16:57hrs.
A request from the ambulance service to an incident at Bamford Edge.
Initial reports were that someone had fallen 6m from the top of the crags in the Great Tor area and were halfway down the crag.
A walker enjoying the magnificent views along with several friends, slipped backwards and fell over the edge.
Helimed 54 was the first to land, with team members shortly behind carrying all the kit including crag rescue equipment should it be required.
After a primary survey by the air ambulance Doctor, analgesia was administered and team members packaged her into a vacuum mattress for the journey back down to the waiting land ambulance and crew for transportation to Sheffield Northern General A&E and further treatment.
Incident 48 - Sunday 26th April 2026 02:20hrs,
A request from the ambulance service to an incident in the Burbage Valley.
A male was suffering a medical event and was reported suffering chest and abdominal pains.
Team members arrived at the casualty site very quickly and began a primary survey of the man. Fortunately he was deemed fit enough to walk back to Upper Burbage bridge to be handed over to the ambulance crew for further checks.
Incident 47 - Saturday 25th April 2026 21:34hrs.
A request from the Peak District duty controller to help two walkers lost and disoriented below Hollins Cross.
After speaking with the walkers a Phonefind link was sent to their phone to precisely locate them.
Fortunately, they were not as lost as they could have been, and with some patience and guidance, they were able to get back to their car and homeward bound to safety.
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