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Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team

Training

The Team trains hard to be ready to deploy at any time; 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Want to know more about how we operate? Come down to Buttermere and see a presentation by one of our Team members!

TO CALL MOUNTAIN RESCUE DIAL 999, ASK FOR POLICE, THEN MOUNTAIN RESCUE

Rescues

93 rescues in 2023, the most recent...

933 DecTeam Leaders were contacted by Wasdale MRT regarding an overdue party, who had parked at Gatesgarth, Buttermere to visit Scafell Pike on 2nd December more...
922 DecKeswick MRT received reports of a 23-year old male becoming unwell, whilst camping near Sprinkling Tarn more...
912 DecCockermouth MRT members assisted with the co-ordination of LDSAMRA's response when a major incident was declared in Cumbria following a snowfall event more...

70th Anniversary

23rd February 2023 marks 70 years since the formation of Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team.

We are holding a series of events throughout the year in celebration.

Take a look at some key CMRT moments in history here.

Pillar Rock Team photo - Gillerthwaite training weekend September 2022

Stay safe

  • Do I have the right gear?
  • Do I know what the weather will be like?
  • Am I confident I have the knowledge and skills for the day?
  • Not sure? Visit Adventure Smart 

Adventure Smart

MetOffice mountain weather forecast
Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS)
Mountain Training

About us

Stretcher skidding and carrying on steep ground

Magazines

Our 2023 Annual Report magazine is available to download, with details of our rescues, training and adventures

Cockermouth MRT Annual Report 2023
Cockermouth MRT 60th Anniversary Report