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
9th Nov 2024: Fallen Walker Knaresborough
The team was called out by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist a lady who had injured her knee and was unable to walk.<br />
The first team member arrived at the car park and was just ready to leave when the ambulance arrived. They escorted one of the paramedics to the casualty site whist the second crew member relocated their vehicle. On assessment by the paramedics the casualty had an isolated knee injury but was unable to stand on their injured leg. Following the arrival of the team the casualty was stretchered back to Conyngham Hall where they were transferred to the waiting ambulance for transport to Harrogate...
