Emergency: Dial 999 ask for mountain rescue, and give the police exact directions to your location - as best you can.
Phonetic Alphabet (helpful in spelling out items)
A- Alpha B-Bravo C-Charlie D-Delta E-Echo F-Foxtrot G-Golf H-Hotel I-India J-Juliet K-Kilo L-Lime M-Mike N-November
O-October P -Papa Q-Quebec R-Romeo S-Sierra T-Tango U-Uniform V-Victor W-Whiskey X-X-ray Y-Yankee Z-Zulu
Lake District National Park Contact Numbers
National Park Ranger main office: 01539 724555
Northern Ranger - Blencathra: 017687 79633
Brockhole Education Office: 015394 46601
Tourist Information Centres
Bowness Bay, Broughton in Furness, Coniston, Glenridding, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Keswick, Pooley Bridge, Seatoller Barn, Waterhead.
See our Lakes Guide for more details.
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