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 2025 event briefing pack here. Entries for the 2026 event should go live on SiEntries on 14th April 2026
Latest Incidents
Incident 27 Saturday 14th March 2026 10:20hrs
Not long after the first team members were locating the incident 26 Cas we were alerted to a second job close to Blue John mine. A walker had taken a slip and suffered a nasty ankle injury.
Fortunately a number of Buxton MRT team members were still travelling and could be diverted as all Edale team members were committed to the Kinder incident.
Incident 26th Saturday 14th March 2026 09:00hrs
A relatively early call on a Saturday morning from two campers on the on the Kinder plateau. Having had a cold night with sleeping bag more optimised for weight as against warmth; one of them had become unwell and was unable to descend. Fortunately a passing walker was able to provide more warm layers and shelter whilst they waited for the team to arrive.
Team members, supplemented by additional Buxton MRT personnel, were able to locate them near to the top of Grindsbrook before stretching the ill camper back down to Edale to be checked over by the waiting ambulance crew.
Incident 25 Tuesday 11th March 2026 18:50hrs
A group of boulders were enjoying a torch lit bouldering session in the Secret Garden area near Surprise View. One of them took a fall landing badly and sustaining a suspected dislocated ankle. After receiving analgesia, the ankle was realigned and splinted, enabling the team to evacuate him by stretcher to an ambulance in the Surprise View car park.
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