Walkers assisted remotely near Grisedale Tarn
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 17 · 21 February 2026
Callout 17
On Sunday evening at approximately 6:30 PM, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was contacted by Cumbria Police regarding two walkers in difficulty.
The pair had become stuck while descending from Helvellyn toward Grisedale Tarn. After encountering snow, the walkers lost confidence in the conditions and were unable to continue their descent.
The Team’s Duty Leader spoke with the walkers via telephone to provide technical advice and reassurance. Following this conversation, the pair felt confident enough to resume their journey. The Duty Leader continued to monitor their progress periodically by phone until they confirmed they had arrived safely back in Glenridding.
The incident was resolved remotely without the need for a full team deployment.
The callout in numbers
2
Hours on the hill
2
People in the party
17
Callout of the year
Outcome
The walkers resumed their descent following telephone advice and were monitored until they reached Glenridding safely.
Other agencies
Cumbria Police.
Weather and terrain
Snow on the descent from Helvellyn towards Grisedale Tarn.
With thanks to Cumbria Police.
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