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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
20 Sep 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Saturday 20th September

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers.

13 Sep 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Geology Walk | Saturday 13th September

Join us for a walk in the Lake District and learn how to read the rocks beneath our feet to tell the story of our geological history, and discover how it has influenced the environment.

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
21 Aug 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Thursday 21 August

This social walk will explore the gritstone features along Derwent Edge, find a “Lost Lad” and return alongside Abbey Brook and Upper Derwent Reservoir. For the baggers amongst you we’ll be visiting 2 ethels and a trig.

Hill Walking Learn

Magnesium: The unsung mineral every walker and mountaineer should know about

When you're tackling mountain trails, navigating ridgelines, or putting in long days on footpaths, your body is working hard behind the scenes. And while magnesium might not get the spotlight like protein shakes or hydration gels, it's a vital mineral that deserves a front-row seat in your outdoor nutrition toolkit. Especially for those who spend long hours on their feet in variable conditions.

11 Jun
3 min read
03 Aug 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Sunday 3rd August

This social walk will explore Winscar Reservoir, South Nab and Snailsden Pike, offering fine views, visiting 3 trig. points, 2 Ethels and with a little historical interest along the way. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

31 Jul 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Helm Crag Hike | Thursday 31st July

This social walk will climb to the top of Helm Crag, with an optional visit to the actual highest point.

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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

Access News

Countryfile wildfire slot for BMC ACT beneficiary, Moors for the Future Partnership

Moors for the Future Partnership have been featured on the latest episode of Countryfile, raising awareness of wildfire risk and damage to the moorlands the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust have been helping them to restore in our longterm partnership.

02 Jul
2 min read

Access News

Access to nature inquiry launched by All-Party Parliamentary Group

Today, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature has launched a Call for Evidence to examine how to allow more people to access the outdoors.

01 Jul
3 min read

Access News

Heavily eroded tourist hotspot path fixed by BMC volunteers in Eryri (Snowdonia)

This June, 13 BMC volunteers completed an 80m section of previously heavily eroded path below Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and cleared vast amounts of invasive Himalayan balsam in the Ogwen Valley in North Wales.

26 Jun
2 min read

Wild Camping

The BMC is standing up for wild campers 

Wild camping - pitching your tent in a quiet place and leaving no trace - has long been a much-loved part of outdoor adventure. But across most of England and Wales, it remains off-limits, unclear, or unlawful. In 2025, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is working to change that. 

19 Jun
5 min read

Access News

BMC volunteers lay 25m of new, stone-pitched footpath in the Lake District

This June, 11 BMC volunteers took on a particularly boggy section of path along St Raven's Edge, above Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District.

13 Jun
2 min read

Access News

1% for the Planet accepts BMC ACT as Environmental Partner!

The BMC's Access & Conservation Trust (ACT) has joined the 1% for the Planet Environmental Partners network.

12 Jun
3 min read

Access & Conservation

Senedd scraps cut-off date for recording historic paths in Wales

Last week, the Senedd in Cardiff passed the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill, effectively removing the threat of thousands of unrecorded footpaths being lost across Wales.

30 May
3 min read

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