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Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team

About us

Founded in 1953, CMRT is a Team of unpaid volunteers, equipped to rescue people and animals from the Lorton, Loweswater, Buttermere and Ennerdale areas, any time and in all weathers.

Want to know more about how we operate? Take a look at our FAQs and come on down to Buttermere Croft Farm Cafe to watch a slide show presented by our Team members!

Stretcher carry on Moses Trod

Annual Report

Our 2025 Annual Report is available to download, with details of our rescues, training and adventures.

70th Anniversary

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

Take a look at some key moments in our history.

Pillar Rock Team photo - Gillerthwaite training weekend September 2022

Training

The Team trains often, so we're ready to deploy at any time; 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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?

Stay

Adventure Smart


Night rescue of a camper burns casualty
Cockermouth MRT Annual Report 2025
Cockermouth MRT 70th Anniversary Report