Welcome to Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team

Welcome. Langdale/Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team (LAMRT) operates in part of the central Lake District, Britain's busiest mountain area.

Dealing with over 100 incidents per year, we are a self-funding dedicated team of 'professional volunteers' coming from all walks of life, united in their love of mountains and their wish to help their fellow mountaineers in trouble.

Latest News

Michael Machell
16/01/2012 - 19:22

Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team was deeply saddened at the news of the death of Michael Machell, one of its former members, in a climbing accident in California on 14 January.  He travelled to America to study for a year at Berkely University.

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Recent Incidents

    Mon, 16th January 2012, 14:50
A woman slipped on wet grass and sustained a lower leg injury. She was treated by team members and evacuated by stretcher.
    Thu, 12th January 2012, 14:48
A woman slipped on very wet ground and sustained a suspected lower leg fracture. She was treated and evacuated by air ambulance
    Mon, 2nd January 2012, 16:00
While the previous incident was in progress, a woman called in at the base seeking medical attention for an injury she had sustained to her arm when she slipped while walking. She was treated, including cutting off a ring that was stopping the circulation to her finger, swelling due to her injury. She was given pain relief and referred to hospital. Not a 'normal' job, but her finger would have been seriously at risk if action hadn't been taken
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