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 £60,000 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
The clocks go back tonight, the days get shorter, and the evenings darker. It’s a timely reminder that conditions on the hills can change quickly, and being prepared before you set off is more important than ever.
Tomorrow is Mountain Rescue Awareness Day, a chance to recognise the work of volunteer mountain rescue teams, and the people who give up their time to help others in difficulty.
If you are heading out onto the moors or into the hills, plan your route carefully, check the weather forecast, and allow plenty of time to get back before dark. Carry a torch, even if you expect to be home well before sunset, and make sure you have the equipment you need should your plans change.
Bolton MRT volunteers are on call throughout the year, ready to respond when people need help. A little preparation before setting off can make a real difference, both to your own safety, and to the work of mountain rescue teams.
Enjoy the outdoors, stay safe, and be prepared.
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.
On Call 24 Hours
Search & Rescue
Event Safety Cover
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.