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On call 24/7, 365 days a year.

Derby Mountain Rescue Team is made up entirely of unpaid volunteers, serving the Peak District and beyond. Every callout is funded by people like you.

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89

callouts so far in 2026

100%

volunteer team, unpaid

£65k+

to keep us running each year

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Latest 2026-89

Thor's Cave – Injured walker

Derby Mountain Rescue Team was called to Thor's Cave following reports of a young walker who had suffered a head injury in a fall.
  1. 2026-88 Dovedale Medical Emergency
  2. 2026-87 Harp Edge Injured walker
  3. 2026-86 Dovedale Injured walker at Stepping Stones

News

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Derby Mountain Rescue Team completes 2026 Peer Review

Derby Mountain Rescue Team recently welcomed colleagues from three mountain rescue organisations for a weekend of reflec…

ITV looking back at the Snake Pass fire

Members from the drone team were back at Snake Pass today for an interview with ITV.

Training - Summer 2026

As callouts continue so does training

Building our new base

Follow the build
  1. Mackworth Base Oct 26 Update – Utilities Connected

    Water and mains power are now connected at the new Mackworth base, so the electrical and mechanical works can be completed

  2. Mackworth Base Apr 26 Update – First Fix Electrical Nears Completion

    Another key milestone reached as first fix electrical installation nears completion at the new Mackworth base

  3. Building Hope

    Creating Derby's New Mountain Rescue Team Base

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With an annual expense of over £65,000, we rely on the generosity of the public and local businesses to keep the team operational. Your support helps us save lives and keep our community safe. Registered charity 1089237

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Thank you

Thank you for your hard work!
Jordan Boam Private Amount

for Derby Mountain Rescue Team Supporter

A kind supporter £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

for Friend of Derby Mountain Rescue Team

Thank you to your team for helping me in March when I had an ankle injury. I couldn’t have asked for better care that day and I will be forever grateful for the work you do to help myself and others!
Shannon Connaghan Private Amount

for Friend of Derby Mountain Rescue Team

Thank you to Robin Knott for giving a talk to the Oread Mountaineering Club and thank you for the good work you do.
Oread Mountaineering Club Private Amount
Thank you to the team from myself and the rest of Leek Blue Watch for the input on Saturday. A special mention to Harriet for the opportunity to get hands on too!
Lianne Petts Private Amount
Mark Edwards Private Amount
So reassuring to know that your expertise is always there should it be needed by our runners or volunteers.
Craggrunner £350.00
With thanks from the gardeners of Wirksworth
Wirksworth Open Gardens £200.00

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