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 are pleased to announce that our Wharfedale Three peaks challenge is back and will take place on June 25th 2022. Make a note of the date. 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
28th Nov 2021: Vehicles stuck in the snow
The Team was called to stuck vehicles above Scar House, where one of the drivers became unwell whilst digging out his 4X4. from the snow. Fortunately he recovered sufficiently and with the vehicles moving they retreated down into Coverdale and were met...
