For over 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 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
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. Entries are now open. 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
1st Jun 2025: Fallen climber Kilnsey Crag
The Team was called out by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist in the rescue of a climber who had fallen some 7m whilst climbing at Kilnsey. Helimed had also been tasked to assist and they were landing as the team arrived at the accident site.<br />
The Team assisted the Air Ambulance Paramedics and once the casualty had been stabilised, the team stretchered them down to the aircraft for onward transport to...
