The western edges of Kinder have been colonised by rhododendron bushes. Although attractive to look at, rhododendrons are an invasive species, which outcompete all native plants, so nothing grows ...

Celebrate the BMC Big Walking Weekend as we explore the Cleveland four Peaks. The route from Clay Bank will take in 4 moderate hills. White Hill, Cold Moor, Cringle Moor and Carlton Bank. We’re ...

Skye’s Cuillin Ridge is the Holy Grail of British scrambling. Are you ready for the challenge? Describing the Cuillin Ridge as a scramble would be like billing K2 as an exciting mountaineering route – ...

The best way to find out what happens at BMC area meetings is to go along to one. They are open to all, and you’re encouraged, and very welcome, to attend. Area meetings are the base from which the ...

Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally. All are welcome. Whether you are ...

The North West area is chock-full with glorious crags spanning as far north as Trowbarrow and Warton, just south of Cumbria, down to Pex Hill in Merseyside and the "proper" Lancashire quarries of ...

Take on one of the Lake District’s most famous Grade 1 scrambles with our guide to tackling Sharp Edge. It’s been called the Crib Goch of the Lake District - but does Sharp Edge have sufficient wow ...

Climbing Via Ferratas is exciting, challenging and popular. The winning combination of new “iron ways” being put up across the Alpine regions, and safe, modern equipment means that more people are ...

From UK mountain first aid to cutting edge high altitude research, join the BMC/BMMS/ISMM Mountain Medicine Festival on the 16 - 22 May 2026 The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and British ...

From the first rock climbs on Napes Needle, to daring first ascents in the Greater Ranges, and incredible feats of competitive athleticism; the Mountain Heritage Trust archive of films, images, books ...

Fancy having a crack at mainland Britain’s most legendary Grade 3 ridge scramble? Here’s the lowdown on this classic route. Fancy having a crack at mainland Britain’s most legendary Grade 3 ridge ...

The British Boulder Championships return to Manchester on 24 & 25 January 2026.