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Access News

"Climbing saved my life" BMC Access Rep Iain Peters on surviving sexual abuse

BMC Atlantic Coast Access Rep Iain Peters has, in addition to securing access for climbers in Cornwall, been climbing his own mountain - writing The Corridor, a memoir of his life as a climber, a sport that saved him from horrific childhood trauma.

19 Jun
8 min read

Access News

BMC Access & Conservation Trust partners with 1% for the Planet!

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

12 Jun
3 min read

Access News

Watery rewilding success at BMC-owned Horseshoe Quarry, Peak District

Horseshoe Quarry, also known as Furness Quarry, was purchased by the BMC in 2005. Almost three decades on, rewilding there has already been fantastically successful, with hundreds of newts and toad tadpoles spotted in the pond this spring.

04 Jun
8 min read

Rock Climbing News

Climbing legend Chris Bonington helps BMC access iconic Skeleton Ridge route on The Needles, Isle of Wight

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.

31 May
3 min read

Access News

All eight BMC-owned crags are now designated as CROW access land

The last of the BMC-owned crags, Craig Y Longridge, in Lancashire, has been CROW-designated this spring, meaning all eight BMC-owned crags and their associated land will now be free to walk, run and climb on forever.

20 May
8 min read

Access News

GB Paraclimbers test out Horseshoe (Furness) Quarry's new wheelchair-friendly access

This May, GB Paraclimbers Luke Jamieson and Jon Shields joined BMC and Peak District National Park Authority staff and a BBC reporter to test out the new wheelchair-friendly gate and smoother track into Horseshoe Quarry.

14 May
8 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

How to claim BMC Personal Accident Cover

If you're an Individual BMC member who has been involved in a climbing (rock or plastic), hill walking or mountaineering accident, you could benefit from £10,000 Personal Accident cover included in your membership - you never know when it might come in handy.

12 May
5 min read

Hill Walking News

New Plas y Brenin discounts for BMC members in renewed partnership

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.

01 May
3 min read

LATEST ARTICLES

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

Indoor Climbing Learn

Training for climbing and walking during pregnancy

This article aims to educate and to direct you to further resources so that you feel informed and empowered when making decisions about training for climbing and walking during pregnancy.

05 Jun
10 min read

Rock Climbing Gear

Five items you'll want for your Alpine trip this summer at Snow+Rock

When tackling the high peaks of the European Alps - where altitudes often soar between 3,000 and 4,000 metres - having the right gear isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Whether you're summitting your first alpine peak or pushing into more technical terrain, equipping yourself properly ensures safety, comfort, and performance in mountain environments. From eyewear and poles to skincare and technical equipment, here’s Snow+Rock's recommendations on what you need for a successful alpine adventure.

03 Jun
5 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

How to claim BMC Personal Accident Cover

If you're an Individual BMC member who has been involved in a climbing (rock or plastic), hill walking or mountaineering accident, you could benefit from £10,000 Personal Accident cover included in your membership - you never know when it might come in handy.

12 May
5 min read
16-18 May 2025

Rock Climbing Articles

Hongian Ffest 2025

Come along to Hongian Climbing Ffest! A weekend of trad climbing, bouldering, hillwalking and outdoor workshops, rooted in the culture and spirit of this extraordinary corner of Eryri.

Indoor Climbing

Get to grips with route reading

Do you ever find yourself stuck mid-climb, lost in a sea of holds, wondering how on earth you got there in the first place and with no idea how to move up? Route reading is a key climbing skill that involves interpreting the moves on a route or problem, before you've left the ground.

23 Apr
5 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

Climbers - it's bird nesting season so keep your eyes peeled

The BMC has a 50+ year history of working with nature conservation organisations to help protect important species of nesting birds, in coastal, mountain and moorland areas.

17 Apr
3 min read

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