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01 Feb 2026
Winter Skills Training in Patterdale ❄️
This weekend, the team at Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association spent three days honing our winter skills across the stunning surrounding fells of Patterdale. Guided by our experienced Directing Staff,...
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01 Feb 2026
Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association visit to Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team – Sunday 1st February
Members of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association had a great visit to Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team on Sunday 1st. Everyone was really impressed by both the professionalism of the team...
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22 Jan 2026
South Craven Walking for Health Visit UWFRA
This week, UWFRA was pleased to welcome members of the South Craven Walking for Health group (SCW4H) to the team’s base, affectionately known as The Hut.The visit provided an opportunity...
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10 Jan 2026
Supporting Our Team at the Montane Spine South
Huge congratulations to our team members taking on the Montane Spine South — an incredible endurance challenge that demands determination, resilience, and grit.Kevin, Cai, and Mel all passed through Wessenden,...
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14 Dec 2025
A Busy and Festive Few Weeks at UWFRA
The past few weeks have been an incredibly busy and rewarding time for everyone at Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association. As the year draws to a close, we wanted to...
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29 Nov 2025
RRMT Practical Exams at White Scar Cave: A Night of Teamwork, Training, and Collaboration
Last night, members of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) took part in the Mountain Rescue England and Wales Remote Rescue Medical Technician (RRMT) practical exams, alongside our colleagues from...
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26 Nov 2025
UWFRA Member Completes MREW Party Leader Course in Edale
As part of UWFRA’s ongoing commitment to developing the skills and confidence of its volunteers, one of our team members recently travelled to Edale in the Peak District to take...
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15 Nov 2025
A Heartfelt Thank You to Kilnsey Trekking & Riding Centre for Their Continued Support
We are delighted to share our gratitude to Kilnsey Trekking and Riding Centre, who have once again shown their generous support for the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association. During their...
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12 Nov 2025
Teamwork in Action at Pasture Gill Pot!
In addition to being on-call 24/7, 365 days a year — plus all the hours our volunteers put into training and fundraising — we sometimes get involved in restoration work...
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09 Nov 2025
UWFRA Attend Remembrance Memorial at Linton Parish Church
Today, members of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) attended the annual Remembrance Memorial at Linton Parish Church. It was both a privilege and an honour for the team...
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02 Nov 2025
Water Rescue Training – November 2025
On Sunday 2nd November, members of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) took part in a full day of water rescue training to maintain and develop essential flood and...
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30 Oct 2025
Team Spine Challenge 2026 – Supporting Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue
We’re thrilled to share that our team — Kev, Mel, Cai, and Ruth — will be taking on the legendary Montane Winter Spine Races in January 2026, all in support...
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26 Oct 2025
Mountain Rescue Awareness Day – Training in True Yorkshire Style
Sunday 26th October marked Mountain Rescue Awareness Day — and in true Dales fashion, it began with scraping ice off car windows and ended in horizontal rain!The UWFRA team spent...
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21 Oct 2025
Training in Tough Conditions at How Stean Gorge
Last night, members of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) headed out to How Stean Gorge for an evening of rope rescue training — one of the most essential skill...
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20 Oct 2025
An Evening with Yorkie Talkie Outdoors
Last weekend, Team UWFRA was invited to join the Yorkie Talkie Outdoors group during their weekend in the Dales. They’d asked if we could come along and chat a bit...
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13 Oct 2025
Ropework Training in Glorious Conditions at Brimham Rocks
We couldn’t have asked for better weather for our recent ropework practice session. Under clear skies and warm sunshine, the team made the most of the ideal conditions to work...
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07 Oct 2025
After the Rescue – The Clean-Up!
After such an intense and emotional few days, the aftermath of the recent rescue has been all about recovery — not just for those involved, but for the mountain of...
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28 Sep 2025
UWFRA Team Members Complete First Aid Training with Dales Training
This weekend nine Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) team members took part in a comprehensive first aid training course delivered by Sean from Dales Training.Over the two days, our...
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21 Sep 2025
UWFRA at the Nidderdale Show – What a Day!
What a brilliant day it’s been at the Nidderdale Show for the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association! We had a fantastic time meeting so many of you, chatting about what...
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18 Sep 2025
Training Visit to Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Over the weekend, our volunteers from UWFRA had the privilege of spending a day with the Yorkshire Air Ambulance team for familiarisation training. It was a valuable opportunity to learn...
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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.
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