Our information hub full of everything you would ever need to know about how to start climbing.

Throughout the year we organise national competitions up and down the country for all ages, covering Lead, Speed, Boulder, Youth, Para and Ice competitions. Find the right competition for you!

All you need to know about route setting courses and pathways from the BMC

Our BMC Safeguarding hub has all the information you need. Our mission is to safeguard the future of hill walking, climbing, and mountaineering, allowing individuals to experience adventure today and for generations to follow.

Your guide to climbing in some of the UK's finest cities. City Climb is our series that looks at the climbing opportunities for new climbers in our urban centres. It focuses on the indoor walls, clubs, outdoor climbing and the general vibe.

The ABC publishes and maintains a collection of guideline documents with the intention of ensuring an excellent and consistent level of operational safety across the climbing industry. The ABC guidelines outline a series of industry standards and make recommendations based on the experience of ABC members, BS EN Standards and relevant legislation and publications.

Many AMI full members are qualified and experienced to be Technical Experts in mountaineering, rock climbing and other related activities as defined by the Adventure Activity Licensing Regulations. Organisations running climbing walls, high ropes courses or other climbing-related activities also employ advisors to ensure that the best possible standards of practice are being met. The Association of Mountaineering Instructors has a Technical Experts list where you can search by location and service.