A collaborative effort between the British Mountaineering Council, the Peak District National Park Foundation, and technical outdoor brand Rab has delivered a major landing restoration project at Stanage Plantation, one of the UK’s most iconic climbing destinations.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) will this weekend host its International Summer Meet in Llanberis, North Wales, bringing together climbers from around the world for a week of shared climbing and exchange in Eryri National Park.

In a climate of rising energy costs, high interest rates and household spending cuts, money worries are a major barrier to enjoying the outdoors for many. While spending time in nature carries the illusion of being free for all, the costs of equipment, training, travel and provisions soon add up.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can today announce the acquisition of its most ambitious climbing venue to date: a fully protected lunar crag, located on the near side of the Moon.

Scottish climber Robbie Phillips has been redefining adventure on UK rock for over a decade, from indoor walls to the wild cliffs of the Outer Hebrides. Recently, he completed the second ascent of the iconic Great Arch, a line steeped in history and challenge.

The BMC Access & Conservation Trust have donated four heavy duty cargo nets to Fix the Fells to help them move large stones during path repair work.

The BMC's Get Stuck In path repair and upland conservation events are going from strength to strength, with eight new path repair dates now available this year in Cumbria and North Wales.

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.

You're cranking it out, going for the onsight. But what's in the rock, stopping you from hitting the deck? The UK and abroad have an assortment of bolts; from old to new, hand-made to manufactured. Can you tell the difference and climb safely?

Imagine steep orange limestone streaked with tufas, glowing in the evening sunshine. A cool snaking river winding in the valley below, a sparkling Mediterranean sea a short drive away and within minutes of the crag, charming villages, lovely accommodation, and as much Italian gelato as you can eat! Steve McClure has written his guide to one of Italy's best climbing destinations.

When it comes to gift-giving, we know the best things in life aren't always 'things'! Team BMC have been hard at work putting together a list of really great Christmas gift ideas that are a bit ‘outside the box’...

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.

Stuck for ideas on what you buy your adventurous friends and family members for Christmas? Cotswold Outdoor may have the answer. And BMC members get up to 15%* off in store and online. Have a browse for ideas.

Some of the most iconic routes in Britain lay in this grade category, says BMC Ambassador James McHaffie. Up to a point in climbing it’s possible to avoid running it out too far; to stay within your physical and mental comfort zone. That has to be left behind to push into British E5s...