Chris Townsend's top tips on getting the most out of a long-distance adventure, plus three week-long route ideas for beginners, offering a mix of nature, history, solitude and challenge. Thinking of ...

Do you carry a first aid kit in the mountains? We take a look at the essentials for any mountaineering first aid kit and how to use them. Picture the scene. You're four hours into a walk in one of ...

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.

The BMC's commitment means we are already considering the way we operate and advocating for climate actions across our membership and with those we work with. The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) ...

We take a look at what clothing to wear when hill walking, and how to layer it to stay warm, dry and comfortable in cold and wet conditions. It’s no secret that British weather can be changeable and ...

Our BMC local area often run volunteer invasive species clearing days and sphagnum moss planting days all as part of our wider campaign The Climate Project. Our 'Get Stuck In' days are key part of ...

When mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro first published his table of Scottish peaks over 3,000ft in 1891, he had no idea of the mountain of obsession that would develop among ardent hillwalkers in the years ...

We asked five experienced climbers for their top pick of Europe's alpine routes to get you inspired... Have you got alpine ambitions? We've compiled a list of five technical snow and mixed routes, ...

It’s easy to save the price of your BMC membership and much more with our discount scheme. Get 15% off at our Official Outdoor Retailer partners Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock and Runners Need. With the ...

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs with a named Safeguarding Officer. Additionally, this session is open to anyone from an affiliated club who wishes to find out more about general ...

Since 1944, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has championed access and shared vital knowledge for every hill walker, climber, and mountaineer. As we celebrate 80 years of adventure, we now ...

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has unveiled an ambitious Climate and Sustainability Action Plan aimed at drastically reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainability ...