The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) today announces that Chair of the Board, Catherine Hawkins, will step down from her position in July 2025 .

GB Paraclimbing greats took to the wall in Innsbruck, showcasing skill, strength and tenacity in the second World Cup of the 2025 series.

Are you a coach or instructor who would like to learn how to help climbers who may need some support with their mental health in order to access the fantastic wellbeing benefits of climbing? The ...

The BMC are introducing a new digital membership card that you can add to your phone wallet (both Google and Apple).

Don't let a rainy day stop play. Indoor climbing is great for children's mental and physical health, and helps them develop important life skills. Here are our top tips for taking the kids to the ...

The BMC's Regional Access Database is the source of the most up to date access advice for climbers in England & Wales. Check it before you head out to a crag to see in there's any bird restrictions, ...

BMC Access Network Zoom Webinar / Q&A | 'For Peat's Sake' BMC upland conservation in action. On Monday 23rd June, at 18.30 - 19.30, Steve Charles, volunteer coordinator of our Mend Our Mountain path ...

When you're tackling mountain trails, navigating ridgelines, or putting in long days on footpaths, your body is working hard behind the scenes. And while magnesium might not get the spotlight like ...

Mountain safety matters - and it’s more important than ever as more people take to the hills and mountains of England and Wales. That’s why, since April 2024, the BMC has been coordinating a new ...

What does it take to set a championship climbing event? We caught up with professional route setter Zoë to find out.

BMC members are invited to join a social hike with local BMC volunteer Nicola Merrett (Hiking Highs). This social walk will be a 12km circular route starting from Glenridding. We’re excited to welcome ...

Wild camping - pitching your tent in a quiet place and leaving no trace - has long been a much-loved part of outdoor adventure. But across most of England and Wales, it remains off-limits, unclear, or ...