In 2024, the BMC (British Mountaineering Council) in Cymru (Wales) has been actively collaborating with local groups to explore the historical place names of the popular climbing area of Dinorwig ...

Trad climbing is a unique challenge that tests your strength, endurance, technique, and mental resilience, making it deeply rewarding. British trad climbing is steeped in history, with a strong ...

Tis the season for indoor sessions! But if you feel like you're becoming part of the furniture at your local, why not try a bit of wall tourism? Grab your mates and get ready to check out some of the ...

Many BMC members enjoy taking their dog for a walk and to the crag but increasingly, there is a growing awareness of the need to preserve and conserve the fragile landscapes we love to visit with our ...

Thousands more people embrace hill and mountain walking, according to new Sport England figures. The latest Sport England Active Lives report, a survey which measures the activity levels of people ...

Jon is responsible for the successful management and execution of the BMC’s ambitious performance, talent development, high performance coach development, and competition programme. This reaches ...

The landscapes we love - mountains, moorlands, and uplands - are under threat like never before. These valued spaces, central to the outdoor community, are not only vital for recreation but also serve ...

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has been awarded £2.775 million by UK Sport to invest in the development of a new Paraclimbing programme and to further enhance the Sport Climbing programme ...

Choose the BMC membership that’s right for you. Support our work and discover great benefits. Get 25% off your first year with Direct Debit. BMC members receive 15% off Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock, ...

We take a look at what clothing to wear when hill walking, and how to layer it to stay warm, dry and comfortable in cold and wet conditions. It’s no secret that British weather can be changeable and ...

Two sets of temperature probes have been placed in the Lake District – one near the base of Great End and the other near the base of crags on the Red Tarn Face of Helvellyn, These take readings at ...