Disabling cramps on Helvellyn
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 91 · 8 November 2025
Callout 91
Medical emergency
Whilst a group of friends ascended Helvellyn from Glenridding one of the group suffered debilatating cramp to their legs. Despite hydrating and eating, the casualty felt unable to proceed. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Duty Leader made contact with the casualty and accesed their condition. Thankfully the group took the advice to assist their friend to begin walking, despite the initial discomfort to get the muscles working again. Their progress was remotley monitored by the Duty Leader until they were safely back at Glenridding.
The callout in numbers
2
Hours on the hill
91
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