Welcome to Bolton Mountain Rescue Team
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team is a voluntary search and rescue charity and a member of Mountain Rescue England and Wales that represents 49 teams. Bolton MRT is made up entirely of volunteers who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We cover an area of over 800 square kilometres extending from Darwen in the West Pennine Moors to the north to beyond Manchester Airport in the south, and from Wigan to the west to the centre of Manchester in the east.
Bolton Mountain Rescue Team
The chances are you will never need our services. However, since 1968, a great many have. Our callouts are diverse. For example, we help walkers, runners, bikers, climbers and even dogs that have found themselves in a precarious position. We also search for members of the public who are missing outside of urban areas, particularly those classed as vulnerable by the police.
It costs around £50,000 per year to run the team. Securing this amount of money each year is a constant challenge. We rely on the generosity of the public and other organisations who provide us with donations. Visit the donations page to learn more about how you can help raise money for the team.
Latest News
On Sunday morning the team provided safety cover for the Edgworth 10k race. Organised by We Run Edgworth, the race follows a scenic route around both the Wayoh and Turton and Entwistle reservoirs. Nearly 200 competitors were involved and, despite the heavy rain and slippy conditions, we only had one casualty to treat for minor head and face injuries after he took a tumble. We wish the runner all the best for a speedy recovery.
In the afternoon, three team members stayed in Edgworth to attend the Edgworth Fun Day organised by the Barlow Edgworth and Scallywags Preschool. Vacuum splints were put on willing volunteers and CPR was practised on our dummy. The team would like to thank all those people that made donations towards the £60,000 it costs to fund our day-to-day running costs each year.
Last Thursday, Bolton MRT provided standby rescue cover for the Leo Pollard Memorial Race.
This annual event, organised by Lostock Athletics Club, sees over 100 runners take on a tough 10km moorland course. Setting off from Rivington, the competitors ascend to Rivington Pike, traverse the tops to Winter Hill summit, then make their way back over Rivington Moor, before finally descending back to the finish line in the village.
Well done to all the competitors, and to the marshals and organisers who contribute to this event.
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In case of an emergency, DIAL 999, ask for ‘Police’ then ‘Mountain Rescue’
Give all your prepared details of the incident and ‘STAY WHERE YOU ARE’ until contacted by the rescue team.
If you have to make a further 999 call, follow this procedure in full again.