Rescue Organisations

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Cave Rescue

Cave Rescue in the UK falls under the responsibility of the Police. They call upon the services of a number of volunteer Cave Rescue Organisations around the country. These consist of teams of local cavers who have training and specialist equipment.

To call out Cave Rescue, dial 999 and ask for "Police" and then "Cave Rescue". If using a mobile phone, ensure that you are put through to the correct Police Force for the region you are in.

Be prepared to give information to the police including

  • Name and location of cave
  • Numbers in the party
  • Any injuries in the group
  • Any other important factors such as 'is the cave flooding' or 'has there been a collapse'

The police will pass your details to the local Cave Rescue controller who will probably contact you back to get more details. Because of this callback, please stay by the phone, or stay within a mobile reception area.


Local Cave Rescue teams

All UK Cave Rescue is provided free of charge by volunteer Cave Rescue teams. All are charities and rely on donations to fund all aspects of their operations. The British Cave Rescue Council is the representative body, co-ordinating information between teams and representing teams at national and international levels.

Cave Rescue Organisation - covering the Western Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire and Cumbria, including Malham and the Three Peaks, Kingsdale, Leck, Casterton and Dentdale.

Cornwall Mine Rescue Organisation

Cumbria Ore Mines Rescue Unit - covering the abandoned ore mines of Cumbria

Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation - covering the Peak District and surrounding areas

Devon Cave Rescue Organisation

Gloucestershire Cave Rescue Group - covering mainly the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Gwent Cave Rescue Team - covering South East Wales

Mendip Rescue Organisation - covering the Mendip Hills and surrounding areas in South West England

Midlands Cave Rescue Organisation

North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation - covering the caves and mines of North Wales

Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation - covering the whole of Scotland

South East Cave Rescue Organisation

Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team - covering the Northern Yorkshire Dales of Swaledale and Wensleydale

West Brecon Cave Rescue Team - covering South West and Mid Wales

Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association - covering the Eastern Yorkshire Dales including Wharfedale and Nidderdale

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