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Statistics from Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) for 2025 indicate that it was another busy year for mountain rescue teams with the total figure of 3,968 calls on teams, increasing from 2024’s high of 3784.
There were only two days in the year without a call-out (both in mid-December) and the busiest day of the year, Saturday 12th July, had 37 recorded requests for assistance. Four of those were for Llanberis MRT who cover Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon and who, during 2025, accounted for almost 10% of calls nationally.
“The same teams are still among the busiest, and it’s challenging that the increasing trend of recent years seems to be continuing. There are lots of contributing factors and we know from some of the National Park Authorities that visitor numbers also continue to increase, which is bound to have an impact.”
Mike Park, CEO, MREW.
Advice from MREW is for people to plan routes for their abilities, consider what they’re wearing and packing, and understand the implications of weather forecasts in the mountains.
Mike concludes: “I know MR volunteers in the busiest teams would not have wanted a continued increase in call-outs, these are challenging demands, but I also know that neighbouring teams are supporting the busiest and our volunteers are making things work.
“Working with partners, our approach is to share experience and communicate about safety to all ages in the hope that more of the visitors to our beautiful mountains can avoid having their day spoiled by getting wet, cold and lost – or worse.”
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Last year, we spoke to Mike Park, CEO, MREW about how social media hotspots are proving a challenge for mountain rescue teams. Read the full write up here.
