Fall/Rescue Peak District

Birchen Clough

Friday, 22 May 2026

Mountain rescue teams were called out to a walker who had fallen in Birchen Clough near Dove Stones on Friday afternoon. Following initial checks by paramedics, the casualty was safely escorted down the challenging path for onward care.

Outcome: Rescued and transported for further care

Responding team

Oldham MRT — team website ↗

Sources

Walker rescued after a fall news · notreallyheremedia.com
Walker rescued from challenging path near Dovestones after fall - Saddleworth Independent - news · saddind.co.uk

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