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Indoor Climbing
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 climbing wall...
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We are introducing a new digital membership card that you can add to your phone wallet (both Google and Apple).
Mountaineering Learn
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 initiative: the England and Wales Mountain Safety Forum (EWMSF).
Indoor Climbing
What does it take to set a championship climbing event? We caught up with professional route setter Zoë to find out.
Rock Climbing Articles
Fairy Cave Quarry requires access through a gate with a combination lock. Here's how climbers can gain access to the quarry.
Wild Camping
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 unlawful. In 2025, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is working to change that.
Access News
BMC Atlantic Coast Access Rep Iain Peters has, in addition to securing access for climbers in Cornwall, been climbing his own mountain - writing The Corridor, a memoir of his life as a climber, a sport that saved him from horrific childhood trauma.
Rock Climbing Gear
With summer on the horizon here’s a timely safety reminder about bolts and other fixed equipment on our crags when rock climbing.
Mountaineering Destinations
Triglav (2,864m) is Slovenia’s highest mountain and a symbolic peak in the Julian Alps, appearing on both the country’s coat of arms and flag and giving its name - meaning “three-headed” - to the surrounding Triglav National Park.
Hill Walking Event Walks
This social walk will explore the gritstone features along Derwent Edge, find a “Lost Lad” and return alongside Abbey Brook and Upper Derwent Reservoir. For the baggers amongst you we’ll be visiting 2 ethels and a trig.
Mend Our Mountains events
On Monday 23rd June, at 18.30 - 19.30, Steve Charles, volunteer coordinator of our Mend Our Mountain path repair days conservation volunteer days, is running a zoom webinar on how BMC volunteers are repairing footpaths, helping restore damaged upland landscapes and fighting the climate crisis.
Performance News
This Father’s Day, we speak to the dedicated dad of GB Climber, Erin McNeice. What does it take to bring up a World Cup winner? Carl McNeice spoke to the BMC about the commitment and support required — and how to balance the challenging and co-existing roles of father, coach, manager, belayer, taxi and Bank of Dad…
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Campaigns
From footpath repair, re-growing our moorlands to fight the climate crisis, to organised litter picks on the hills and to rallying members to write to their MPs asking for the removal of the sale of disposable BBQs, we have a great range of campaigns to get behind. Find out more about our active campaigns, and why they're making a difference to the British hills you love.
Volunteers
Our dedicated and passionate network of hundreds of volunteers are the lifeblood of the BMC. From opportunities within conservation, access, competitions and walk leaders. Come and join us!
Clubs
Looking to join a mountaineering, climbing or hill walking club or are you already a member? We have all the essential BMC clubs information and advice for you.
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Hill Walking Event Walks
This social walk will explore the gritstone features along Derwent Edge, find a “Lost Lad” and return alongside Abbey Brook and Upper Derwent Reservoir. For the baggers amongst you we’ll be visiting 2 ethels and a trig.
Mend Our Mountains events
On Monday 23rd June, at 18.30 - 19.30, Steve Charles, volunteer coordinator of our Mend Our Mountain path repair days conservation volunteer days, is running a zoom webinar on how BMC volunteers are repairing footpaths, helping restore damaged upland landscapes and fighting the climate crisis.
Hill Walking Event Walks
This social walk will explore Winscar Reservoir, South Nab and Snailsden Pike, offering fine views, visiting 3 trig. points, 2 Ethels and with a little historical interest along the way. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!
Lakes Area Walks
This social walk will climb to the top of Helm Crag, with an optional visit to the actual highest point.