Gold in Gunsan for Robinson and Jackson

Following a record-breaking summer of wildfires, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is calling for long-term investment, dedicated wildfire wardens and a coordinated national approach to protect the landscapes we love.

GB Climbing’s Erin McNeice and Max Milne claimed silver medals at the Boulder World Series in Salt Lake City, with McNeice also securing the overall women’s title to cap an outstanding 2026 season.

Shauna Coxsey has claimed the first female ascent of the UK’s hardest deep water solo, ‘The Olympiad’ at Skrinkle Haven in Pembrokeshire.

Erin McNeice made history by becoming European Lead Champion after topping the women’s final route with just one second to spare in Laval, France.

Abbie Robinson and sight guide Jay Jackson struck gold twice in Laval as the British duo continued their impressive run of success at the Para Climbing World Series and European Championship.

Joanna Newton claimed World Series bronze and European Championship silver in Laval as she continues her return to international competition.

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.

The climbing wall at Plymouth Life Centre will remain open after Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) confirmed they will not proceed with proposals to replace the facility with a children's soft play area.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can today announce the athletes selected for the GB Paraclimbing Team for the 2026 season.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has appointed three new Patrons to help champion its Route to Adventure strategy and inspire more people to enjoy climbing, hill walking and mountaineering.

Apply to become a Host at the 2026 BMC International Summer Meet between the 13 - 20 June 2026.

Erin McNeice and Iggy Rinaldi shared top spot in women’s qualification at the British Lead Championships in Manchester, while Sam Butterworth and Isaac Sutton matched each other to head the men’s standings.

GB Ice Climbing Team athlete Emma Bush reports from Saas-Fee, where the World Cup event delivered breakthrough performances and a defining weekend for the British team at one of the most iconic venues on the tour.

Emma Edwards and Dayan Akhtar claimed the senior titles at the 2026 British Bouldering Championships, held this weekend at Depot Manchester. The early-season event also served as a key selection competition for the GB Climbing team.

The qualification rounds at the British Bouldering Championships are complete, with the field cut dramatically from 295 athletes to just 24 per category ahead of Sunday’s semi-finals.

Britain’s best boulderers return to Manchester to battle it out for the coveted title of British Boulder Champion.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has today confirmed that a World Climbing Series event, sanctioned by World Climbing (formerly the International Federation of Sport Climbing) will return to the UK in June 2027 and be hosted in Manchester.

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’...

GB Climber Erin McNeice has won the Athlete Award at the 2025 PLx Awards, which recognises standout performers across the UK’s Olympic and Paralympic high-performance system.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has confirmed its GB Climbing Performance Programme for 2026, with reigning Olympic champion Toby Roberts and 2025 Overall Lead World Cup winner Erin McNeice among the headline selections.

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.

Great Britain's Paraclimbing team closed their 2025 World Cup campaign with two bronze medals at the final round of the IFSC Paraclimbing World Cup in Laval, France.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

20 GB Paraclimbing greats took to the wall in Innsbruck, showcasing skill, strength and tenacity in the second World Cup of the 2025 series.

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...

What does it take to set a championship climbing event? We caught up with professional route setter Zoë to find out.

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

With the help from Chris Bonington and other legendary climbers, the BMC has reached an agreement with the Isle of Wight National Trust about rock climbing access at Skeleton Ridge on The Needles.

Assisted braking devices are a firm favourite among sport climbers, offering an extra layer of confidence when belaying, but they're not infallible. Here are some top tips for choosing and using an assisted braking device...

Great Britain’s Sam Hammond delivered an outstanding performance at the IFSC European Boulder Youth Cup in Graz this past weekend, securing a silver medal in the U19 Men’s competition - his first podium finish in Boulder on the international stage.

From May 1st 2025, there’s now three different ways BMC members can save money when climbing at The Foundry Climbing Centre.

Get to know the team behind GB Climbing's champions

With the first senior IFSC World Cups just around the corner, the GB Climbing Teams are preparing for the busy 2025 season ahead.

V-grade, French or Font? Have indoor grades got you scratching your head? Here's an overview of what to expect at the wall...

The new owners of Masson Lees Quarry, Derbyshire, hope to resolve the long-term controversy over parking issues, and many more improvements, thanks to funding from the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can today announce the climbers who have been named as part of the England National and Regional Squads for the 2025 season.

Since its founding in 2023, the National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships (NULSCC) has rapidly grown into one of the UK’s premier university climbing competitions. Created by passionate climbers Elliot Payne and Laure Renault during their final year at the University of Warwick, NULSCC was born from a shared love for competition climbing and a desire to build an inclusive, high-level event for student athletes.

The competition is heating up on Day 2 of the British Lead Championships as the semi-finals conclude at the Big Depot, Manchester.

The qualification round of the 2025 British Lead Championships concluded this evening, with Olympian Toby Roberts top of the Senior Men and a three-way tie at the top of the Senior Women.

This weekend (Saturday 8 February - Sunday 9 February), the country’s top Lead climbers will battle it out for the coveted title of British Champion.