injured climber Dartmoor

Holwell Quarry, Haytor

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

A climber fell 5 metres at Holwell Quarry near Haytor and sustained a fracture and dislocation to the ankle. The rescue team located and assessed the casualty, then transported him and his climbing partner to Haytor car park where an ambulance crew took over.

Outcome: casualty evacuated by ambulance

Responding team

Dartmoor SRT Ashburton — team website ↗

Source

Injured climber at Holwell Quarry Dartmoor SRT Ashburton report

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