Stay Safe

Mountain Rescue Teams are often asked about hill safety. This section has been divided in to four parts;

What kit I need for a hill day? Click here

This section covers the clothing and equipment that you should get organised for you and your party. Remember that children run out of steam and get colder more quickly than an adult.

How should I plan for a hill day? Click here.

This section covers weather, timing, experience, terrain and safety. There is a huge difference between an experienced, fit and well organised party on a long summer’s day on well-known ground from a party that has hardly ever done any hill walking on a short winter’s day in the Northern Fells!

How to behave on the fell. Click here

This section covers what you should be doing on the hill during your trip, how to anticipate and avoid dangerous situations .

What to do if it goes wrong? Click here

This section covers managing your mobile phone, calling for help, the information you will be asked to give, your behaviour while waiting and what you can do to help us as Penrith Mountain Rescue Team and possibly the helicopter arrive.