Search and Rescue Course

Coniston, Lake District, UK

27 October 2025 08:00 - 30 October 2025 17:00

GBP £1,395.00

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Are you ready to push your boundaries and hone your skills in the realm of search and rescue?

Prepare for a four-day journey into the heart of search and rescue expertise, where theory meets reality amidst the rugged landscapes of the Lake District.

From mastering swift water rescues to executing precision crag rescues, our team of seasoned SAR professionals will impart invaluable knowledge designed to elevate your expeditionary skillset:

➕ Techniques for managing casualties in diverse environments, from rivers to mountain tops.
➕ Essential medical care in remote settings, bridging the gap between wilderness and clinic.
➕ Mastery of navigation and communication strategies crucial for successful SAR missions.

Take home not only enhanced SAR capabilities but also invaluable leadership and teamwork skills applicable in any emergency scenario, whether scaling mountains or navigating hospital wards.

Sign-up now with a £250 deposit.

What To Expect

From winding rivers to lofty mountain peaks, grasp the essential principles of search and rescue, spanning both technical maneuvers and medical interventions. Witness theory seamlessly translate into action through immersive technical rescue sessions and lifelike medical simulations.

At the core of SAR team skills lie enhanced outcomes, innovative strategies, and peak performance—attributes that transcend the bounds of search and rescue, enriching clinical and hospital settings alike.

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the majestic Old Man of Coniston rises dramatically above our training ground. Our basecamp at YHA Coniston Holly How serves as the perfect launchpad for your learning, offering immediate access to both the charming village and the expansive Coniston Water. This traditional Lakeland setting provides an ideal environment for both technical training and practical scenarios.

Our faculty will imprint their hard-won knowledge into you over an intense four days of hands-on search and rescue training:

Overview of Search & Rescue
Medical Care in Remote Settings
Communications
Navigation
Personal Equipment in SAR
Swift Water Rescue
Managing Casualties in Water
Search & Rescue Equipment
Search & Rescue Techniques
Technical Ground Casualty Management
Crag Rescue
Casualty Packaging and Extrication
Primary Survey
Managing Trauma in the Mountains
Rescue Scenarios

Whether you’re interested in the work of Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, looking to broaden your expedition skillset, or simply want to be better equipped for emergencies at the crag or mountainside, this search and rescue course has something for you.

Key Facts

Is this course right for you?

This course is perfect for healthcare professionals and students interested in applying their clinical knowledge and skills to expedition and adventure settings.

We also welcome those with an expedition or mountain background who have existing wilderness or advanced first aid training and are eager to develop their skillset further.

You need:

Basic navigation skills
A good level of fitness
Basic knowledge of expedition planning

CPD Value:

We estimate 20 hours CPD will be awarded for the completed course by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

What’s included:

Tutoring, accommodation and meals
Safety equipment

What’s not:

Travel costs
Travel insurance (for international travellers)
Personal equipment
Additional drinks and food purchased from the bar

Your Safety & Kit List Preparation

The comprehensive curriculum and field scenarios are carefully designed to push your limits while mitigating risks.

We take every precaution to keep participants safe by:

Rigorous gear checks before all expedition days
Mandatory evacuation insurance policies
Close coordination with local emergency responders

Kit List
Unpredictable weather is common in the UK meaning poor kit preparation can be dangerous and could preclude you from activities. You will be outside for at least 4 hours each day, so please make sure to review our Search & Rescue Kit List before arriving.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Travel
The hostel is located 0.25 miles north of Coniston, off the A593 to Ambleside, by bus Line 505 (The Coniston Rambler) runs from Kendal, Ambleside and Coniston – for the hostel, get off at Coniston, Holly How Youth Hostel. Further information can be found here. We highly recommend arriving the day before the course. You can book additional B&B accommodation for the Sunday night by emailing [email protected]

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Talk To Our Team

If you wish to learn more or have any additional questions, we invite you to book a 30-minute discovery call with our team.

→ Click here to book a discovery call.

The call will be with the team who organise our courses and work closely with our medical teaching faculty. They’re best placed to explain what our attendees really get out of attending a course with us.

You can choose between a video or voice call — whatever suits you best.

Prefer email? Then feel free to contact us.