Oldham Mountain Rescue is a voluntary organisation whose objective is “to save life and alleviate distress, primarily in upland and mountain areas”. Funded almost entirely by generous public donation, Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1964 and is one of around 53 volunteer mountain and cave rescue teams providing a search and rescue service to help people in difficulties in the wild and remote places of England and Wales.

Oldham Mountain Rescue has a dedicated team of 50+ volunteers, who provide a professional rescue service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

In addition to mountain rescue and search activities, the team is available as a back up for the ambulance and fire services at busy times, during severe weather, major incident or where our specialist skills are needed.