Wild Campers on Sheffield Pike
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
Home / Incidents / Callout 2024_083 · 14 September 2024
Callout 2024_083
Overdue party
After seeing a post on social media, a group of four young men had set off from Glenridding late evening with the intention of camping on Sheffield Pike to watch the sunset. In rain and strong winds, the climb took longer than expected. The Duty Leader contacted the group and established that they were sheltering but wet and cold as they were unable to erect their tent.
A PhoneFind confirmed their location. They were advised to make a shelter and get into their sleeping bags. Warmer and in better spirits, the group agreed to stay as they were until morning when the forecast was to be better, and they would be able to walk down safely unaided.
The callout in numbers
4
Team members
2
Hours on the hill
83
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