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
19th Sep 2021: Injured male Embsay
The team was called to assist a gentleman who had badly damaged his knee high up on the fell side, rendering him unable to walk.
The man, spectating at a local fell race, was initially assessed by a GP and mountain rescue team members who were participating...
