Access and Conservation
Make a real difference
Our campaigns our fuelled by donations from members and organisations. All money donated to the Access and Conservation Trust - the BMC's registered charity - goes into facilitating conservation and education projects across England and Wales.
Regional Access Database (RAD)
The BMC's Regional Access Database is the source of the most up to date access advice for climbers in England & Wales. Check it before you head out to a crag to see in there's any bird restrictions, access restrictions, parking requirements and log any updates you find that we need to know about.
ACCESS NEWS
Access News
Thirteen BMC volunteers repaired footpaths in the Lake District with rangers from Fix the Fells, and gifted the organisation 100 pairs of work gloves.
Access News
Meet Clive Allen, a long-time BMC member who since 2005 has been donating to the BMC Access & Conservation Trust through his 1% for the Planet commitment.
News
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.
Access News
Find out more about Damian, the new Wildfire Engagement Officer for the Peak District's Sheffield Moors area, funded by the BMC Access & Conservation Trust.
Contact an access rep
Wondering where to report a rockfall update or a bird nest that isn't listed on RAD? Get in contact with our local area reps.
LATEST ACCESS ARTICLES
Access News
Thirteen BMC volunteers repaired footpaths in the Lake District with rangers from Fix the Fells, and gifted the organisation 100 pairs of work gloves.
Access & Conservation
Come join us on Thurs 19th November on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!
Access & Conservation
Come join us on Thurs 22nd October on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!
Access News
Meet Clive Allen, a long-time BMC member who since 2005 has been donating to the BMC Access & Conservation Trust through his 1% for the Planet commitment.
GET INVOLVED
Check out the full list of access and conservation volunteering opportunities, including footpath mending, sphagnum moss planting, invasive species eradication and seagrass planting days.
CLIMATE ARTICLES
Access News
Find out more about Damian, the new Wildfire Engagement Officer for the Peak District's Sheffield Moors area, funded by the BMC Access & Conservation Trust.
Access News
As part of The Climate Project from the BMC Access & Conservation Trust, £15,000 has been granted to the Seagrass Ocean Rescue to extend the role of Living Seas Project Officer, Rhys Bowen, by over a year.
Access News
The BMC Access & Conservation Trust are delighted to fund a new Wildfire Engagement Officer for the Peak District's Sheffield Moors area.
Rock Climbing Articles
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’...
CAMPAIGNS
From footpath repair, to organised litter picks on the hills, to rallying members to write to their MPs asking for the removal of the sale of disposable BBQs, we have a great range of campaigns to get behind. Find out more about our active campaigns, and why they're making a difference to the British hills you love.
RESOURCES
Rock Climbing News
Castlemartin is on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (PCNPA) land, and is a popular climbing destination. This area also includes Range West, a military training area with a firing range, so climbers must attend a briefing before accessing the area. The briefing dates have now been published for 2026.
Access Articles
The BMC has voluntary Access Representatives in all of the BMC Areas. The reps offer a first point of contact for climbers or walkers with questions about local access.
Trusts and Charities
Access and Conservation Trust
The BMC's Access and Conservation Trust (ACT) funds vital projects that protect our crags and mountains. It promotes sustainable access to crags, mountains and open countryside through education and conservation projects across Great Britain.
Land and Property Trust
The BMC owns eight crags across England and Wales, and actively supports the management of several others for the benefit of climbers. Some sites have been given to us over the years while others have been purchased or acquired at auction to secure long-term access.
Mountain Heritage Trust
Mountain Heritage Trust is committed to safeguarding the stories, traditions, and legacies woven into these rugged landscapes. It's archive of films, images, books and artefacts echo some of Britain’s most iconic achievements.
APPG on Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature
The BMC is Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on outdoor recreation and access to nature. The group engages parliamentarians to act as champions for responsible outdoor recreation and the positive effects that come from access to nature, encouraging more people to have active lives and ensure we have accessible green and blue spaces and to provide a platform for representative organisations involved in outdoor recreation.