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Mynediad Newyddion

BMC collaborates with Scottish mountain organisations to repair paths on Skye

Storms and heavy rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the eleven volunteers who tackled the clogged drainage ditches below the famous Cuillin Ridge in a collaborative project with Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS).

17 Hyd
2 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

BMC donates 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells

At the end of this summer, the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust donated 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells which will be free to borrow by volunteer path workers.

15 Hyd
2 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

Athletic Brewing Company supports path repair in Eryri (Snowdonia)

The BMC's Access & Conservation Trust is thrilled to confirm a hugely generous £30,000 donation to our Eryri Apprentice Ranger fund from Athletic Brewing Company's Two for the Trails grant programme.

13 Hyd
2 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

Lancashire Group staff volunteer with BMC Get Stuck In

At the end of September, twelve members of staff from the Lancashire Group volunteered on a Get Stuck In event in Eryri (Snowdonia) arranged by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust as part of the Mend Our Mountains campaign, hosted and instructed by rangers from National Trust Cymru.

09 Hyd
2 min read

Indoor Climbing Latest

Associate Wall News

The Foundry, Sheffield, celebrates unveiling of newly refurbished climbing wall

BMC Associate Wall, The Foundry, tells the BMC about their wall's new build this summer and why they recently became a BMC Associate member.

24 Medi
4 min read

Governance

AGM results 2025

The BMC's AGM was held on Wed 3 Sept 2025

05 Medi
2 min read

Dringo Dan Do Newyddion

BMC renames Young Volunteer Award in honour of Jessica Baker

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced that its Young Volunteer of the Year Award will now be named in memory of Jessica Baker - a talented young climber and dedicated volunteer who made a significant impact in her community before her death in 2023, aged just 15.

11 Gor
2 min read

Dringo Dan Do Newyddion

Discounts for BMC members at Graystones Action Centre, Manchester

BMC members can save money when using Graystone Action Centre in central Manchester.

02 Meh
2 min read

Hill Walking Latest

Mynediad Newyddion

BMC collaborates with Scottish mountain organisations to repair paths on Skye

Storms and heavy rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the eleven volunteers who tackled the clogged drainage ditches below the famous Cuillin Ridge in a collaborative project with Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS).

17 Hyd
2 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

BMC donates 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells

At the end of this summer, the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust donated 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells which will be free to borrow by volunteer path workers.

15 Hyd
2 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

Athletic Brewing Company supports path repair in Eryri (Snowdonia)

The BMC's Access & Conservation Trust is thrilled to confirm a hugely generous £30,000 donation to our Eryri Apprentice Ranger fund from Athletic Brewing Company's Two for the Trails grant programme.

13 Hyd
2 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

Lancashire Group staff volunteer with BMC Get Stuck In

At the end of September, twelve members of staff from the Lancashire Group volunteered on a Get Stuck In event in Eryri (Snowdonia) arranged by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust as part of the Mend Our Mountains campaign, hosted and instructed by rangers from National Trust Cymru.

09 Hyd
2 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

BMC volunteers lay 31m of stepping stones and more in Eryri

This September, a team of 12 BMC volunteers laid stepping stones through boggy ground, planted acorns and collected hawthorn berries in Eryri (Snowdonia) as part of the BMC Access & Conservation Trust's Get Stuck In programme.

22 Medi
2 min read
16-22 Mai 2026

Hill Walking Articles

Mountain Medicine Festival 2026

From UK mountain first aid to cutting edge high altitude research, join the BMC/BMMS/ISMM Mountain Medicine Festival on the 16 - 22 May 2026

Mynediad Newyddion

Cotswold Outdoor donates over £21,000 to BMC Access & Conservation Trust

As part of our collective mission to protect the places we love to climb, walk and explore, Cotswold Outdoor – the BMC’s Official Outdoor Retailer – has donated £21,040.91 to The Climate Project, supporting vital conservation work through the BMC’s Access & Conservation Trust. 

19 Medi
2 min read
09 Hyd 2025

Yorkshire Walks

BMC Area Walk Yorkshire | Thursday 9th October

This social walk will visit highlights of the Yorkshire Dales, including Hoffman Kiln, Stainforth, Catrigg Force waterfall, Winskill Stones, Attermere Scar and the dramatic Victoria Cave

Rock Climbing Latest

17-19 Hyd 2025

Mountaineering Articles

MassonFest 2025: 17th-19th October

Get ready for three unforgettable days at MassonFest, the largest dry tooling festival in the UK, set in the dramatic surroundings of Masson Lees Quarry. Whether you’re a complete beginner curious to take your first swings or an experienced climber looking to push your limits, MassonFest is your gateway into the exhilarating world of dry tooling.

Dringo Creigiau Newyddion

BMC Rock Solid Youth Meet 2025: Young climbers take on Northumberland

Over the first weekend of spring, 19 young climbers aged 10 to 17 came together in Wooler for the annual BMC North East / Rock Solid Northumberland Youth Meet 2025. With the iconic sandstone crags of Northumberland as their playground, the group enjoyed two days of climbing, learning and laughter – with just enough rain to provide a valuable lesson in outdoor ethics.

24 Medi
3 min read

Dringo Creigiau

BMC International Summer Meet 2026 - Save the date

We’re excited to announce that next year’s International Summer Meet will take place on: 13th – 21st June 2026 Llanberis, North Wales, UK

19 Medi
2 min read

Dringo Creigiau

BMC-funded access works allow return of dry tooling festival to Masson Lees Quarry, Peak District

Access improvements, funded by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust mean the new owners can reignite the popular MassonFest, a 'weekend of dry tooling fun' scheduled for 17-19 October 2025.

26 Awst
3 min read

Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion

Plas y Brenin course discounts and more for BMC members

We’ve been working on some special offers for BMC members with our partners at Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre. Keep reading to discover how to access discounted skills courses for yourself.

13 Awst
3 min read

Indoor Climbing Articles

FUNdamentals of Wellbeing

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 FUNdamentals of Wellbeing workshop could be just what you need.

24 Meh
4 min read

Mynydda Dysgwch

Introducing the England and Wales Mountain Safety Forum

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).

21 Meh
3 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

Fairy Cave Quarry Access

Fairy Cave Quarry requires access through a gate with a combination lock. Here's how climbers can gain access to the quarry.

20 Meh
2 min read

Mountaineering Latest

Mynediad Newyddion

Athletic Brewing Company supports path repair in Eryri (Snowdonia)

The BMC's Access & Conservation Trust is thrilled to confirm a hugely generous £30,000 donation to our Eryri Apprentice Ranger fund from Athletic Brewing Company's Two for the Trails grant programme.

13 Hyd
2 min read
17-19 Hyd 2025

Mountaineering Articles

MassonFest 2025: 17th-19th October

Get ready for three unforgettable days at MassonFest, the largest dry tooling festival in the UK, set in the dramatic surroundings of Masson Lees Quarry. Whether you’re a complete beginner curious to take your first swings or an experienced climber looking to push your limits, MassonFest is your gateway into the exhilarating world of dry tooling.

16-22 Mai 2026

Hill Walking Articles

Mountain Medicine Festival 2026

From UK mountain first aid to cutting edge high altitude research, join the BMC/BMMS/ISMM Mountain Medicine Festival on the 16 - 22 May 2026

Dringo Creigiau

BMC International Summer Meet 2026 - Save the date

We’re excited to announce that next year’s International Summer Meet will take place on: 13th – 21st June 2026 Llanberis, North Wales, UK

19 Medi
2 min read

Governance

AGM results 2025

The BMC's AGM was held on Wed 3 Sept 2025

05 Medi
2 min read

Mountaineering Destinations

How to climb Cosmiques Arete

Get the inside knowledge: IFMGA Mountain Guide Caroline George offers some beta on route-finding, gear, and tackling the cruxes of Chamonix's classic AD alpine route, Cosmiques Arete.

07 Awst
2 min read

News

BMC Big Clean Up volunteers collect and survey over 4,282 items of rubbish on Yr Wyddfa

This weekend the BMC’s Big Clean Up on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) saw 50 volunteers and eight professional mountaineers hiking and abseiling respectively to collect and survey over 4,000 items of plastic pollution from Wales’ highest mountain.

05 Awst
7 min read

News

BMC volunteers all set for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up

The Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up returns this Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August after a hugely successful event last year with 2,765 items of single-use plastic pollution removed from Wales’ highest mountain by BMC volunteers.

29 Gor
7 min read

Performance Latest

Perfformiad Newyddion

Erin McNeice qualifies for Lead World Championship finals in Seoul

GB Climbing's Erin McNeice has secured her place in the Lead World Championship finals, continuing a remarkable season that has already seen her crowned the overall Euroholds Lead World Cup champion.

26 Medi
2 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

Musson and Jamieson round out GB results at IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships

British athletes Luke Jamieson (RP1) and Sebastian Musson (AU2) closed out the IFSC World Championships in Seoul with impressive performances, placing 5th and 4th respectively in their categories.

24 Medi
2 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

IFSC World Championships: All seven GB Boulder athletes advance to semi-finals

The GB Climbing team made a statement in the Boulder qualifications rounds at the IFSC World Championships, with all seven athletes securing places in the semi-finals.

23 Medi
4 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

Jamieson and Musson qualify for finals at Paraclimbing World Championships

British climbers Luke Jamieson and Sebastian Musson have advanced to the finals of the 2025 IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships, following strong performances in the opening rounds at Olympic Park in Seoul.

21 Medi
2 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

PREVIEW: GB Climbing team ready for Climbing World Championships in Seoul

Seventeen athletes from GB Climbing will take to the walls this week as the IFSC World Climbing Championships begin in Seoul, marking a major milestone in the sport’s journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

19 Medi
3 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

Youth World Championships: GB Climbing team set for Helsinki test

Britain’s top young climbers are heading to Helsinki for the 2025 IFSC Youth World Championships, where they will compete against the best emerging talent from across the globe.

25 Gor
2 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

Erin Mcneice takes bronze at Chamonix Lead World Cup; Goodall just misses British speed record

Erin McNeice secured a third-place finish in the Lead World Cup in Chamonix, adding a fourth Lead medal to her season tally. Meanwhile, Andrew Goodall narrowly missed setting a new British Speed climbing record by 0.029 seconds.

14 Gor
2 min read

Olympics Articles

A brief history of Ski Mountaineering Racing

Traditional ski mountaineering combines elements of - you guessed it - both skiing and mountaineering.

07 Gor
3 min read

ORGANISATION LATEST

Governance

BMC Membership Fee Update 2026

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) exists to represent and support climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers and your BMC Membership makes this possible. It funds the vital work we do in protecting access to crags and mountains, delivering conservation projects and managing our eight BMC-owned crags so we can inspire and support routes to adventure for all. 

30 Medi
3 min read

Governance

Terance Li appointed as Independent Director at the British Mountaineering Council

The BMC welcomes Terance Li as an Independent Director who will also serve on the Nominations Committee.

29 Medi
2 min read

Governance

A message from EDI Chair Darren Johnson to the BMC community

Newly appointed EDI Committee Chair, Darren Johnson, recently sat down to write an open letter to all BMC members about the BMC's future approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

22 Medi
4 min read

Governance

The British Mountaineering Council launches ambitious Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has unveiled an ambitious Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) focusing on ensuring that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are inclusive for all.

17 Medi
2 min read

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