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Mynediad Newyddion

Castellmartin (Range West), Sir Penfro - Dyddiadau Briffio

Mae Castellmartin ar dir Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro (APCAP), ac mae’n ardal ddringo boblogaidd. Mae'r ardal hon hefyd yn cynnwys Range West, ardal hyfforddi filwrol gyda maes tanio, felly mae'n rhaid i ddringwyr fynychu sesiwn friffio cyn cyrraedd yr ardal. Mae’r dyddiadau briffio bellach wedi’u cyhoeddi ar gyfer 2026.

13 Ion
2 min read

Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion

Support your national huts with our Crowdfunder!

The BMC and Mountaineering Scotland are joining forces to raise £60,000 for urgent refurbishments to our members-only Don Whillans and Alex MacIntyre Memorial Huts to keep them open for future generations.

02 Rhag
8 min read

Mynediad Newyddion

BMC at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025

The BMC had a strong presence at Kendal Mountain Festival this year, with the BMC Access & Conservation Trust charity stand, Women In Adventure film competition and workshop, a local hike, talks by staff members and one BMC volunteer winning a prestigious award.

27 Tach
2 min read

Dringo Creigiau

A new chapter: BMC and Climbers’ Club collaborate on guidebooks

Since the publication of Rock Climbs on the Eastern Edges in 1960, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has been the custodian of definitive climbing guidebooks for the Peak District. For more than 60 years, these publications have provided climbers with accurate, community-led route information and trusted access advice.

31 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

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

Governance

AGM results 2025

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

05 Medi
2 min read

LATEST ARTICLES

Mynediad Newyddion

Castellmartin (Range West), Sir Penfro - Dyddiadau Briffio

Mae Castellmartin ar dir Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro (APCAP), ac mae’n ardal ddringo boblogaidd. Mae'r ardal hon hefyd yn cynnwys Range West, ardal hyfforddi filwrol gyda maes tanio, felly mae'n rhaid i ddringwyr fynychu sesiwn friffio cyn cyrraedd yr ardal. Mae’r dyddiadau briffio bellach wedi’u cyhoeddi ar gyfer 2026.

13 Ion
2 min read

Mynediad & Chadwraeth

Climbing around seals: good practice for UK sea cliff climbing

The UK’s dramatic coastline isn’t just a world-class climbing venue – they’re also vital habitats for some of our most iconic marine mammals.

31 Hyd
5 min read

Mountaineering Articles

Mountain Rescue Awareness Day: in conversation with Tom Carrick

Mountain Rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year - whatever the weather. Across England and Wales, 47 volunteer teams stand ready to respond when people need help most, often in challenging and unpredictable conditions. 

26 Hyd
5 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

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

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

Dringo Creigiau Dysgwch Ger

Bolts and Fixed Equipment

With summer on the horizon here’s a timely safety reminder about bolts and other fixed equipment on our crags when rock climbing.

18 Meh
4 min read

Dringo Dan Do Dysgwch

Training for climbing and walking during pregnancy

This article aims to educate and to direct you to further resources so that you feel informed and empowered when making decisions about training for climbing and walking during pregnancy.

05 Meh
10 min read

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