Brecon Mountain Rescue Team

28/08/2026

⛰️International Mountain Rescue Day

Today we’re celebrating the volunteers who head into the hills when someone needs help.

BMRT is currently recruiting.

If you’re interested in joining, you can find the role description and application details on our website here 👇
https://www.breconmrt.co.uk/join-the-team

28/08/2026

⛰️International Mountain Rescue Day

Today we’re celebrating the volunteers who head into the hills when someone needs help.

BMRT is currently recruiting.

If you’re interested in joining, you can find the role description and application details on our website here 👇

https://www.breconmrt.co.uk/join-the-team

27/08/2026

Call Out – 23 August 2026
📍Elan Valley

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team were called to the Elan Valley to assist two people who had become lost while out on bikes.

One of the casualties had sustained an ankle injury and was cold. Due to their difficult location, evacuation by stretcher would have been challenging.

A foot party and the team’s Gator were deployed to reach the casualties. Due to the location and terrain, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter assistance was required to airlift them from the area.

The call out continued through the night, with team members deployed from approximately 9pm until 4.30am.

Both casualties were safe at the end of the incident, with one requiring further care for the ankle injury.

With thanks to HM Coastguard for their assistance.

📍Galwad - 23 Awst 2026 Cwm Elan

Daeth galwad yn gofyn i Dîm Achub Mynydd Aberhonddu fynd i Gwm Elan i helpu dau unigolyn oedd wedi colli eu ffordd pan oedden nhw ar eu beiciau.

Roedd un o’r unigolion wedi anafu ei bigwrn ac yn oer. Oherwydd eu lleoliad anodd, byddai eu symud ar stretsier wedi bod yn dasg heriol.

Anfonwyd parti ar droed a cherbyd Gator y tîm i gyrraedd yr unigolion anafedig. Oherwydd y lleoliad a natur y tir, roedd rhaid cael cymorth Hofrennydd Achub Gwylwyr y Glannau i’w codi a’u cludo o’r ardal.

Parhaodd yr alwad drwy’r nos, gydag aelodau’r tîm ar waith o 9 o’r gloch yr hwyr tan 4.30 o’r gloch y bore.

Roedd y ddau unigolyn yn ddiogel ar ddiwedd yr alwad, gydag un angen gofal pellach mewn cysylltiad â’i bigwrn.

Gyda diolch i Wylwyr y Glannau Ei Fawrhydi am eu cymorth.

26/08/2026

Happy International Dog Day from Brecon Mountain Rescue Team!

🐕 Bryn our mascot, Tango our newest probationary member, Rhedyn who is now retired and Dil who is a retired SARDA dog enjoying her well earned retirement are helping us celebrate today.

⛰️ Tango is currently working through his Search and Rescue dog training stages with SARDA South Wales. His orange lead was made by team member Dave Coombs using rope that has been retired from operational use. Once rope reaches the end of its working life for technical rescue, it is still perfectly safe and strong for dog leads. Every penny raised supports the team.

📸🤳 We would love to see photos of your dogs out on the hill. Share your photos in the comments and help us celebrate the adventure dogs who join us outdoors.

25/08/2026

A longer read for a Sunday evening, but we believe worthwhile. We’ve recently had a few comments and questions about charging people for the time and resources we put into rescues. Firstly, a reminder, mountain and cave rescue in the UK is free, and all teams are charities run by volunteers.

Our view is that if someone needs help on the hills, in the Dales or underground, the last thing they should worry about is a bill. Charging casualties might sound simple, but it creates problems that put people, and rescuers, at greater risk.

We don’t want people hesitating - If someone’s hurt, lost or unwell, they should call early, not wait until things get critical because they’re worried about money. Early calls save lives.

Accidents happen - Most of our rescues involve people who were well‑prepared but unlucky: a slip, a sudden medical issue, weather turning fast. Charging them would punish misfortune.

We’re volunteers - CRO exists because of community support, not invoices. Charging casualties would damage trust and undermine the ethos of UK mountain and cave rescue.

It makes rescues riskier - Self‑rescue attempts, hiding injuries, or pushing on when unwell all lead to more serious incidents, and more danger for our team.

The bottom line - CRO will always respond, free of charge, day or night.

No judgement. No invoice. Just help.

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

‼️We are recruiting!
For further information, role description, and how to apply, please visit https://www.breconmrt.co.uk/

21/08/2026

‼️We are recruiting!

For further information, role
description and how to apply please visit https://www.breconmrt.co.uk/

19/08/2026

Early on this year, the Brecon community, and work colleagues was saddened to hear that popular resident Huw Maguire had passed away suddenly.

Huw was well respected by all that knew him. He was a keen cyclist who participated in many cycling events and personal challenges which raised money for charities and good causes.
In memory of Huw, his work colleagues from the Welsh Government, organised a walk in the Brecon Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) on 24th April 2026.

It was very well supported by the staff at the WG, friends and family. Brecon Mountain Rescue Team were honoured to be one of the recipient charities that the Walk raised money for.

A big thanks to the organisers, friends, family and colleagues of Huw for the wonderfull donation received for £1163.56.

Cyflwyniad ym Mochrwyd
Yn gynharach eleni, roedd cymuned Aberhonddu, a chydweithwyr yn drist o glywed bod un o’n hoff drigolion, Huw Maguire, wedi marw yn sydyn.

Roedd Huw yn uchel ei barch gan bawb a oedd yn ei adnabod. Roedd yn feiciwr brwd ac fe gymerodd ran mewn nifer o ddigwyddiadau beicio a heriau personol a gododd a***n ar gyfer elusennau ac achosion da.

Er cof am Huw, trefnodd ei gydweithwyr o Lywodraeth Cymru daith gerdded ym Mannau Brycheiniog ar 24 Ebrill 2026.

Cafodd y daith gefnogaeth dda gan staff LlC, ffrindiau a theulu Huw. Roedd yn anrhydedd i Dîm Achub Mynydd Aberhonddu gael bod yn un o’r elusennau a elwodd o’r daith gerdded.

Diolch yn fawr iawn i’r trefnwyr ac i ffrindiau, teulu a chydweithwyr Huw am y cyfraniad gwych o £1163.56.

16/08/2026

Call Out – 14 August 2026

📍 The Begwyns

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team was called to assist an off-road motorcyclist who had fallen from their bike and sustained an injury.

The casualty was located using phone location technology and treated at the scene by the team doctor, alongside EMRTS medics and the Welsh Ambulance Service.

Following treatment, the casualty was transported by land ambulance to hospital for further care.

18 Brecon MRT volunteers responded to the incident.

We wish the casualty a speedy recovery!

Galwad – 14 Awst 2026

📍 Y Begwns

Daeth galwad yn gofyn i’r tîm fynd i helpu motorbeiciwr oddi ar y ffordd a oedd wedi cwympo oddi ar ei feic a chael anaf.

Daethpwyd o hyd i’r unigolyn drwy ddefnyddio technoleg canfod lleoliad ffôn a’i drin yn y fan a’r lle gan feddyg y tîm, ynghyd â swyddogion meddygol EMRTS Cymru a Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru.

Yn dilyn triniaeth, cludwyd yr unigolyn anafedig i ysbyty mewn ambiwlans tir i gael gofal pellach.

Ymatebodd 18 o wirfoddolwyr Achub Mynydd i’r digwyddiad.

Dymunwn wellhad buan i’r unigolyn!