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 65 - Sunday 7th June 19:32hrs.
A request from the ambulance service to an incident in the Edale Valley.
A walker slipped and injured their ankle on the path from Hollins Cross down towards Back Tor farm, rendering them unable to walk.
An ambulance crew were first on scene where first team members followed close behind.
After strong analgesia and treatment was given, the ankle was splinted, the walker could then be placed onto our stretcher for the journey down the track to the waiting ambulance for onward transportation to hospital for further treatment.
Incident 64 Sunday 7th June 2026 00:48hrs.
A very early morning request from Derbyshire Constabulary to assist a lone wild camper in difficulties on Edale Moor.
Team members deployed from the Nags Head to the known position of south of Mad Woman's Stones where the lone camper was sat waiting for the arrival of team members.
The camper was very cold by now, so a team emergency thermal jacket was put on the camper. After a check over, they were deemed fit to walk off, which helped in raising the body heat.
All completed by 04:00hrs and the walker was kindly given a lift back to their accommodation in Sheffield by one of the team members.
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.
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