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
It is unclear at the moment whether this year's Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge, will be able to go ahead. This will depend on government advice at the time. We will let you know as soon as we are able. 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
26th Feb 2021: Assist ambulance service with casualty woods off Penny Pot Lane Harrogate
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service requested assistance with a 65yr old Male who had slipped and sustained a lower leg injury. The casualty was approximately half a mile along a track. The team assisted the ambulance crew with splinting his leg and lifting...
