The British Mountaineering Council (BMC), as a secretariat member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature (APPG), has welcomed the launch in Parliament of the ...

For all new committee members of student clubs, this session will introduce some of the key members of staff, provide lots of support and guidance, signpost you to lots of useful information, and ...

While a bite is generally harmless, it is possible that ticks carry and transmit diseases to humans. Stack the odds in your favour by knowing how to reduce the likelihood of a bite, and how to safely ...

Scrambling is sometimes described as the middle ground between walking and climbing - and for the higher grades in particular, you’ll need some basic climbing skills. Here's our guide to staying safe ...

Climbing can be enjoyed on many levels. At its most spontaneous and basic, just footwear is required. On the other hand, in cold and remote locations a range of equipment and clothing is essential ...

Forget ghost stories and horror movies - a simple walk in the story-stuffed British wilds is the best way to get your skin crawling. You've probably unknowingly visited a haunted location yourself.

Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering can provide life-long physical, social and mental health benefits through exercise and adventure in amazing environments. The BMC recognises these activities ...

BMC members are invited to join a social hike with local BMC volunteer Nicola Merrett (Hiking Highs). This social walk will be a 12km circular route starting from Glenridding. We’re excited to welcome ...

This social walk from Edale will take in Mam Tor, Rushup Edge, Brown Knoll, Southern edge of Kinder and Grindslow Knoll. For the baggers amongst you we’ll be visiting two trigs and four Ethels!

There have been many incidents of near-misses and incidents with camping stoves over the years, particularly in enclosed spaces such as tents and bothies. Fire – igniting clothing, tent fabric or ...

This August, 12 BMC volunteers spent two days on Scafell Pike, Lake District, making a 20m 'megabund' in the latest Get Stuck In event, funded by the Mend Our Mountains campaign from the BMC's Access ...

Access improvements, funded by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust mean the new owners can reignite the popular MassonFest, a 'weekend of dry tooling fun' scheduled for 17-19 October 2025. The works ...