On Tuesday 8 October, the Supreme Court will consider whether the right to wild camp on Dartmoor continues to be a cherished freedom. The case, brought by Alexander Darwall, owner of 4,000-acre estate in southern Dartmoor, challenges the notion that wild camping (or backpack camping) should be considered an open-air recreation in its own right. 

Over 800 drinks containers were removed from Wales’ highest peak last weekend causing environmental campaigners to demand the urgent introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

Niall Grimes (aka Auntie Gravity) takes care of your burning climbing, hiking and mountaineering questions in Summit's latest Auntie Gravity regular 'advice' column.

Following the September Members' Council meeting, the BMC is pleased to welcome four new representatives who bring unique expertise and passion to the Council.

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Laura Needham as its new Head of Performance.

Discover this isolated peak rising high above the valleys of Val d’Hérens, Val d’Anniviers and Zermatt’s Mattertal with sustained climbing and reliable in most conditions for much of the year. Author, photographer and Mountain Guide Ben Tibbetts shares the details.

This summer, rock climber, crime writer and first female British Mountain Guide Gwen Moffat turned 100. Read our interview with her in the Autumn issue of Summit.

This unassuming, bright, green or red moss with lush, almost tentacle-like fronds is hiding five well-kept secrets.