Car stuck in snow on Kirkstone Pass
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 5 · 11 January 2026
Callout 5
In the early hours of Sunday morning Patterdale MR were contacted requesting assistance with a vehicle that was stuck in snow on a steep section of Kirkstone pass. Following discussions with Cumbria Police it was agreed that the best action would be for the police to attend in a 4×4 with support from Mountain Rescue if required.
The callout in numbers
1
Team members
2
Hours on the hill
5
Callout of the year
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Cumbria Police.
With thanks to Cumbria Police.
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