Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team
More than just mountains
IN AN EMERGENCY…
- Dial 999 or 112
- Ask for POLICE
- State you need MOUNTAIN RESCUE
2025 Team Statistics so far…
Rescue Hours
0
Incidents
0
Exercises
0
Events
0
Whichever way you plan to enjoy the mountains, be #adventuresmart
Ask yourself these three questions first…
- Do I have the right gear?
- Do I know what the weather will be like?
- Am I confident that I have the knowledge and skills for the day?
To find out more about how you can make a good day better, check out:
Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team…
is a voluntary organisation responsible for covering the Central section of the Brecon Beacons including South Wales’ highest mountain, Pen y Fan at 886m, Cribyn and Corn Du as well as the Ystradfellte waterfalls, Newport, Cardiff and the valleys.
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On International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the women of Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team.![]()
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This year’s theme is #GiveToGain, and mountain rescue is built on exactly that. Volunteers giving their time so others can gain safety, support and a way off the hill.![]()
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The women in our team are incredible. They are experienced, highly trained and deeply committed to helping people in their moment of need. We’re proud to have one of the highest levels of female membership of any mountain rescue team in England and Wales. Among us are women with 40 years of service, alongside others just beginning their mountain rescue journey.![]()
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Last year when we celebrated the women in our team, some of the responses were disappointing. Comments suggesting women were here to make tea or clean base, others questioning whether the experience we shared was even real or just clickbait.![]()
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Those kinds of comments may seem trivial to some, but they reflect the kind of attitudes that many women still encounter.![]()
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The reality is simple.![]()
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Women in mountain rescue are leaders, medics, drivers, search managers, dog handlers, communications managers, drone pilots, trustees, water rescue technicians and fundraisers. They give their time, skill and commitment to help others when it matters most.![]()
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Women belong in mountain rescue. They always have, and they always will.![]()
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Today we’re proud to celebrate them.![]()
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#IWD2026