We’ve selected ten university locations in England and Wales to take a closer look at that are considered good or even ‘the best’ for climbers and walkers. Some are listed for their proximity to crags ...

Come and join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the passing into law of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act, 2000. The act that gave us the legal right to walk on open access land across ...

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Yorkshire Area volunteer, Carmine De Grandis (Mountain Accordion Man) guiding the route. This social walk will explore one of the Yorkshire Three ...

Snow+Rock have been hitting the slopes since 1982. They’ve skied in it all. The gear’s moved on, but one thing's stayed the same: their love for fresh powder, downhill rides; and the gear that makes ...

Off to the pistes this winter? Whether you're hitting the slopes for the first time, or pushing into more technical off-piste terrain, equipping yourself properly ensures safety, comfort, and ...

Legendary climber Joe Brown died, aged 89. Joe, originally a plumber’s apprentice from Manchester, took the British climbing world by storm after WWII. In the 50s and 60s, Joe’s dazzling performance ...

Come join us for a refreshing walk after Christmas - an easy, cheerful way to unwind, enjoy good company, and keep the holiday spirit going.

From 1 April 2025, BMC membership (Individual & Family members) will include even more support, helping you recover, stay on track, and get back to doing what you love. Your current personal accident ...

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 ...

Today, on the first ever World Day for Glaciers, 21 March 2025, we celebrate what the BMC is already doing and how you can support us in preserving these vast, frozen rivers that we mountaineers and ...

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 ...

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. Wondering where to report a ...