This December 800m of vital path repair works were completed at Chanctonbury Ring in West Sussex, one of the most prominent landmarks along the South Downs Way, and also one of the spookiest... Learn ...

BMC volunteers at Bransdale in the North York Moors. Walk these 6 nearby trails to appreciate the beauty of this remote corner of wilderness, south of the popular peak Roseberry Topping.

The British Boulder Championships (BBCs) is one of the highlights of the UK's competition season, where the country's best boulderers battle it for this prestigious crown. The 2025 edition will be a ...

As part of our ongoing commitment in creating new opportunities for members to keep up to date with BMC news and activities we are running a series of Open Forum sessions. These forums present an ...

Jack’s Rake is a popular Grade 1 scramble in the Lake District – but it’s by no means an easy proposition. We look at the skills you’ll need to tackle this classic route. Slicing across the face of ...

With an ever increasing choice from manufacturers, the hardest part about buying a dynamic climbing rope can be deciphering what’s on offer, and understanding how it relates to your chosen activity.

Since 1944, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has championed access and shared vital knowledge for every hill walker, climber, and mountaineer. As we celebrate 80 years of adventure, we now ...

If you're unfortunate enough to suffer from frostbite or want to read up on frostbite prevention, here's where you can go for expert advice. The UK has a frostbite advice service and has helped ...

Many BMC members will enjoy using Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) for hill walking and climbing. In association with the National Trust, the BMC are arranging conservation projects in the mountains of ...

Many BMC members will enjoy using Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) for hill walking and climbing. In association with the National Trust, the BMC are arranging conservation projects in the mountains of ...