For over 70 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 a rescue team
Call 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.
The Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge
We have reluctantly had to make the decision to cancel this year's Wharfedale Three peaks challenge. We hope to welcome you all back in June 2022. Fundraising has been difficult over the last year. 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 Oct 2021: Runner dies on moorland near Ilkley
A man tragically collapsed and died while out running on moorland near Ilkley.
The 52-year-old Ilkley man was found by cyclists on Saturday morning on Middleton Moor, near Langbar.
Police officers from two forces, West Yorkshire Police and...
