For 75 years UWFRA has been rescuing people and animals from the caves, mineshafts, fells and crags of Wharfedale, Nidderdale, Littondale and Mid-Airedale. Our rescue services remain free to all who need us, day or night and are financed entirely by fundraising events and donations.
To call the rescue Team
Call l 999, ask for the Police,
Ask the Police for Cave or Fell rescue,
Say where you are, give description and grid reference
Describe the problem
Stay near a phone or where your mobile works.
<b>The Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge</b>
Thank you to all who took part in our annual Wharfedale Three Peaks challenge in 2024 . We look forward to seeing you again on the last Saturday of June 2025. If you feel that you would like to donate to the team please go to the link, Support UWFRA, at the bottom of this page. Many thanks
2nd Nov 2024: Injured male Brimham Rocks
The Team was called out by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist with a biker who had fallen whilst cycling on Ilkley Moor injuring their knee.<br />
As we were unable to contact the party a callout was initiated based on the original information, with the RV on Keighley Road. <br />
As the first team members arrived on scene contact was made with the casualty party who were able to confirm their location and stated that they had started to make their own way off the hill. They were advised to stay put and the team members on the ground were able to meet up with them.<br />
The casualty was assessed by the Team before being stretchered back to the RV and waiting...
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