Following the second public consultation process (find details from the first consultation here), the documents have been adjusted to incorporate the feedback received and to reflect recent ...

We want your input! As we look ahead to the next chapter of the BMC, we are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch our proposed strategy overview and take our ...

Mountain Rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year - whatever the weather. Across England and Wales, 47 volunteer teams stand ready to respond when people need help most, often in ...

Scottish climber Robbie Phillips has been redefining adventure on UK rock for over a decade, from indoor walls to the wild cliffs of the Outer Hebrides. Recently, he completed the second ascent of the ...

At it’s recent Members Open Forum the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) shared their budget priorities for the 2025/2026 financial year. As the organisation moves towards building its 2025 – 2030 ...

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 ...

Don’t miss a moment of the live action from Round One of the British Speed Climbing Series in Warwick. Competition begins at 11:45am on Saturday 12 April. The world of competitive climbing is reaching ...

Come and listen to this year's MEF lecture in London on 26th March 2026 where George Ponsonby & James Price retell their tale of how they made the first ascent of the northwest face of Aikache Chhok ...

Did you know that alpinism used to be an Olympic sport? With sport climbing on the verge of making its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, we bring you six fascinating facts about the history of climbing, ...

The Cheddar Fixed Gear Renewal Project**** is planning for the long-term rebolting of sport routes at Cheddar Gorge. A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to prepare f ...

Striding Edge is a classic Grade 1 scramble in the Lake District - and if you’re looking to make your first foray into scrambling territory then it’s the perfect place to start. Here, we take a look ...

Here's how to climb Gran Paradiso - the highest independent peak in Italy (the Matterhorn shares its borders with Switzerland). It offers outstanding views across the Alps from its summit and is ...