Links to related sites

RESCUE and MOUNTAINEERING

The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association (LDSAMRA) is the umbrella body for the 13 mountain rescue teams in this area.


The Mountain Rescue Council (MRC) is the national body for mountain rescue in England and Wales.

All you ever wanted to know about rescue stretchers.

A great range of GPS & digital map training courses held in the Lake District. Advice on the
purchase de of GPS & digital maps plus a unique GPS upgrade scheme.These courses are recommended by Sir Chris Bonington and are used by Patterdale Mountain Recsue Team.

Scottish Avalanche Information Service

The Avalanche Centre - World wide Avalanche Information

Site dedicated to mountaineering, hill walking & rock climbing in the UK.   Contains Route Database with details of all  mountains in UK plus articles, weather and comprehensive links directory.

BRITISH MOUNTAIN ROUTES
A private site developed mainly as a diary of walks and scrambles in Snowdonia area - might give an idea for a trip,

Magazine which covers technical rescue issues including EMS, Fire, SAR, Aquatic, Rope & Special rescue

British Mountaineering Council

WEATHER
WEATHERLINE
For an up to date weather forecast for the English Lake District Telephone: 0870 055 0575

WEB WEATHER LINKS 
European forecasts and some satellite images.

Mountain Weather Information Service Detailed forecasts for Mountain Areas in downloadable PDF format

The Official Met Office web site

Météo-France European Weather Reports

The ECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts

The Cairngorm Weather Home Page

Dundee Univervisty weather pages.

LOCAL AREA

Information about the ullswater area from the Ullswater Association

Greystoke Castle provide off road driving training for members of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team.

Greystoke Castle also offers a tremendous range of activities that are suitable for individuals, small groups and families.