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 2027 event will be held on the 11th September 2027. 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 112 - Wednesday 23rd September 2026 14:49hrs
The team was called by EMAS to assist with a medical incident at the side of Ladybower Reservoir. A team member working in the locality was on scene in quick time and with the aid of members of the public provided medical care until the arrival of our first responding vehicle. The team continued to provide medical treatment until the arrival of the ambulance service
Incident 111 - Tuesday 22nd September 12:38hrs
A member of a large walking group slipped whilst walking through Burbage Plantation and sustained a suspected fractured ankle. The team deployed down into the valley from Burbage North and located the casualty who was assessed by one of our RRMTs. Pain relief was administered prior to the injured leg being splinted. It was then time for a slog back up and out of the valley to meet up with the ambulance.
Incident 110 - Thursday 17th September 15:16hrs
A walker stumbled on some difficult ground whilst walking near Ramsley reservoir and was unable to continue the walk back to the car. The team deployed and assisted her back to the road.
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