Mountain Rescue Teams

Mountain rescue teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in any weather, for anyone needing assistance on the hills.  The service is free to the casualty, and teams rely on public donations and fundraising.  Find out more about the teams in England and Wales, and Scotland through the links below:

Articles by Mountain Rescue

Below, you can discover all the informative articles by Mountain Rescue in partnership with Ordnance Survey. Our goal is to share information about their remarkable efforts and ensure our community of walkers, hikers and trail runners remains safe while exploring the UK’s hills and mountains.

• Safety

Mountain Rescue’s accident black spots

October 4, 2024

14 min read

Mountain Rescue England and Wales share with us a handful of accident black spots across Britain, in which they are often called to, and how you can stay safe when visiting these areas.

• Hiking
• Safety

Winter Hiking Tips from Mountain Rescue – Staying Safe in the Dark

October 2, 2024

7 min read

As the days get shorter it’s important to take extra precautions when getting outside. Mountain Rescue share their expert advice for staying safe in the dark.

• Hiking
• Safety
• Walking

Advice from Mountain Rescue

March 21, 2023

5 min read

Mountain Rescue England and Wales share their expert advice to help you stay safe outdoors. Find out how to plan ahead, stay safe on the hills and how to call Mountain Rescue in an emergency.

• Safety
• Walking

Hill walking safety for beginners

March 27, 2023

7 min read

OS Champion Phillipa Cherryson spends a day with the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team for some pointers on hill walking safety for beginners.

• Hiking
• Outdoor skills

Outdoor first aid: the basics

March 23, 2023

7 min read

Whatever adventure you decide to take, a basic knowledge of outdoor first aid will help keep you safe. Alistair Morris, Medical Director at Mountain Rescue England and Wales, explains how to deal with the most common outdoor injuries.

• Safety

Everything you need to know about Mountain Rescue

April 11, 2023

7 min read

OS Champion, Emily Thompson, tells you everything you need to know about Mountain Rescue

• Hiking
• Safety
• Walking

Mountain Safety in the Summer

June 17, 2024

10 min read

Mountain Safety: Ordnance Survey, Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the Met Office join forces to offer some great advice on summer safety in the mountains.