Our history

Founded as the Scarborough and District Search and Rescue Team, the team was originally started by the North York Moors National Park voluntary rangers who saw a need to provide a service to the increasing numbers of walkers using the moors.[2] Included in this was the famous Lyke Wake Walk which attracted many thousands each year to attempt to walk its 46 miles (74 km) in less than 24 hours.

The team received its first callout on 26th October 1965  when six youngsters from Teeside went missing on Fylingdale Moor whilst taking part in the Lyke Wake Walk

The team moved from Ravenscar to its current base at Snainton

The Team was renamed the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team

Awarded The Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service The MBE for voluntary groups.

The base at was revamped and extended to accommodate larger vehicle fleet & water rescue equipment