Bolton Mountain Rescue Team

01/06/2026

During May, Bolton Mountain Rescue Team responded to seven separate incidents across our area.

Every callout was carried out by volunteers who gave up their time to help people in difficulty, at short notice, and often in challenging conditions.

Alongside these incidents, our operational team and probationers continued to train regularly to maintain and develop the skills needed for search and rescue work. This included casualty care, rope work, navigation, search techniques, and working safely in difficult terrain.

Behind the scenes, our support team and trustees also gave countless hours to keep the organisation running. From fundraising and administration, to vehicle maintenance, equipment checks, and welfare support, there was a huge amount of work that happened away from the hillside.

Bolton Mountain Rescue Team is entirely volunteer-led, and none of this would have been possible without the commitment and dedication of everyone involved.

Thank you to our team members, supporters, and the public for your continued support throughout another busy month.

25/05/2026

At 15:01 today the team was contacted by North West Ambulance Service for an incident in the Tockholes plantations.

A 47 year old male was mountain biking on one of the bridleways and had sustained multiple injuries in a fall from his bike.

An NWAS ambulance crew had reached the patient on foot, and our help was requested to assist with additional equipment and extrication. The male was carried through the wood on stretcher to the waiting ambulance.

We wish the casualty involved a speedy recovery and return to the sport.

24/05/2026

Our second visit to Hindley in four days came thanks to a callout at 14:46 yesterday from North West Ambulance Service.

A 33 year old female was reported to have sustained a lower leg injury in the stream valley at Borsdane Woods.

Two team vehicles attended and team members worked alongside an NWAS ambulance crew to treat and evacuate the casualty to the road.

Our best wishes go to the casualty for a full and speedy recovery.

22/05/2026

Wednesday night was a busy one for our team. Fourteen team members and four vehicles were busy providing standby rescue cover for the Horwich RMI trail race, the team's leadership was preparing to meet, and other team members were delivering a training session to our new trainees.

At 19:34, the team was contacted by the North West Ambulance Service for assistance with a casualty who had suffered a serious lower leg injury after slipping on mud in woodland near Hindley. Adaptable as always, we reallocated our resources and 12 team members responded, providing pain relief, splinting the injured limb, and carrying the casualty to the waiting ambulance.

Meanwhile, on the fell race, team members treated two runners who had stumbled near the end of the race, sustaining cuts and grazes.

We wish all the casualties a speedy recovery.

18/05/2026

At 18.28 this evening the team was contacted by North West Ambulance Service with the report of a person in the water at Jumbles Reservoir, Bolton.

We worked alongside colleagues from NWAS and their Hazardous Area Response Team, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, North West Air Ambulance, National Police Air Service, Lancashire Constabulary, and United Utilities. A HM Coastguard helicopter was also requested.

A seriously injured male was rescued from within the overflow structure on the reservoir dam and was conveyed to hospital for further treatment.

18/05/2026

*update...just 1 book remaining*

We only have 5 books left! Please help us sell out and raise a total of over £200 for the team. Just £5 a book with prizes up to £1,000 to be won!

How would you like the chance to win £1,000? 🦆💷

Bolton Mountain Rescue Team is selling raffle tickets for the Rotary Club of Turton’s annual Duck Race, where there’s a fantastic £1,000 prize for the first duck across the line!

Tickets are just £1 each, or a book of 5 for £5.

If you’d like to get involved, simply drop us a DM and we’ll be in touch.

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Turton for their support — Bolton MRT keeps 90% of all proceeds, helping us continue our vital work in the community.

You’d be quackers not to take part! 🦆

16/05/2026

16/05/2026

CALL-OUT UPDATE

Over the past few weeks, the team has responded to three separate incidents across our area. Here is a brief summary of each.

24th April - Winter Hill

The team was contacted by North West Ambulance Service to assist with a casualty in distress on Winter Hill. Team members worked alongside an NWAS crew on scene.

4th May - Farmland near Tyldesley

The team was contacted by North West Ambulance Service to assist with a casualty who had sustained a serious leg injury on farmland near Tyldesley. Team members provided casualty care on scene before the casualty was transferred into the care of the ambulance crew for onward transport to hospital. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.

6th May - Bradshaw, Bolton

The team was contacted by North West Ambulance Service to assist with a casualty in a river in the Bradshaw area of Bolton. Team members deployed to the scene, and the casualty, safely recovered by Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue service, was transferred into the care of NWAS.

In each instance, our volunteers responded without hesitation, leaving home, work, and family at a moment’s notice. If you would like to support the team, please visit the link in our bio.

24/04/2026

We’re recruiting for our Support Team! 🚨

Do you want to make a real difference and help others in your community?

Our Support Team is all about:

🔹 Fundraising to keep our lifesaving work going

🔹 Educating people about staying safe in the outdoors

🔹 Spreading the word and raising awareness of what we do

We’re looking for passionate, motivated people who care about helping others and want to get involved.

You don’t need to be out on the hill to make an impact — if you’ve got the drive to support others and give something back, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Drop us a message to find out more.

20/04/2026

How would you like the chance to win £1,000? 🦆💷

Bolton Mountain Rescue Team is selling raffle tickets for the Rotary Club of Turton’s annual Duck Race, where there’s a fantastic £1,000 prize for the first duck across the line!

Tickets are just £1 each, or a book of 5 for £5.

If you’d like to get involved, simply drop us a DM and we’ll be in touch.

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Turton for their support — Bolton MRT keeps 90% of all proceeds, helping us continue our vital work in the community.

You’d be quackers not to take part! 🦆