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Access News

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 Sep
2 min read

Access News

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 Sep
2 min read

Access News

BMC volunteers clear invasive species in the Peak District

This August, eight Get Stuck In volunteers, funded by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust, cleared invasive rhododendrons on the edge of Kinder Scout with the National Trust.

16 Sep
2 min read

Access News

BMC backs milestone report calling for urgent reforms on access to nature

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC), as a secretariat member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature (APPG), has welcomed the launch in Parliament of the group’s landmark report, Outdoors for All: Recommendations to Government on Access to Nature.

15 Sep
3 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 Sep
4 min read

Governance

AGM results 2025

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

05 Sep
2 min read

Indoor Climbing News

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 Jul
2 min read

Indoor Climbing News

Discounts for BMC members at Graystones Action Centre, Manchester

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

02 Jun
2 min read

Hill Walking Latest

Access News

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 Sep
2 min read
16-22 May 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

Access News

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 Sep
2 min read
09 Oct 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

19 Oct 2025

London Area Walks

BMC Area Walk South East | Sunday 19th October

This social walk will head to the south side of the South Downs and the escarpment on the North side.

Access News

BMC volunteers clear invasive species in the Peak District

This August, eight Get Stuck In volunteers, funded by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust, cleared invasive rhododendrons on the edge of Kinder Scout with the National Trust.

16 Sep
2 min read

Governance

AGM results 2025

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

05 Sep
2 min read

Wild Camping

Camping stove safety: How to avoid carbon monoxide and fire risks

Camping stoves are an essential bit of kit for outdoor adventures, but they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly. Over the years, there have been many near-misses and serious incidents, especially when stoves are used inside enclosed spaces like tents and bothies. This guide covers the main risks, how to use stoves safely, and what to check to make sure your stove is working properly.

02 Sep
5 min read

Rock Climbing Latest

Rock Climbing News

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 Sep
3 min read

Rock Climbing

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 Sep
2 min read

Rock Climbing

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 Aug
3 min read

Hill Walking News

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 Aug
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 Jun
4 min read

Mountaineering Learn

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 Jun
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 Jun
2 min read

Rock Climbing Gear

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 Jun
4 min read

Mountaineering Latest

16-22 May 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

Rock Climbing

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 Sep
2 min read

Governance

AGM results 2025

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

05 Sep
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 Aug
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 Aug
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 Jul
7 min read

Alpine and Ski

Melanoma awareness: why every climber, hill walker and mountaineer should take sun safety seriously

With the sun out in full blast this summer, it's a timely reminder for us all, especially those of us drawn to high, open, and reflective terrain to be skin cancer aware. While a day out on the rock or ridge can be exhilarating, it also exposes our skin to intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially at altitude. Climbers Against Cancer have put together some great information about why sun care matters more than ever for us.

08 Jul
6 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 Jul
3 min read

Performance Latest

Performance News

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 Sep
2 min read

Performance News

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 Sep
2 min read

Performance News

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 Sep
4 min read

Performance News

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 Sep
2 min read

Performance News

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 Sep
3 min read

Performance News

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 Jul
2 min read

Performance News

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 Jul
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 Jul
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 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
2 min read

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