The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) gathered this past weekend for its much-anticipated Basecamp Festival, combining community connection with a celebration of exceptional volunteer contributions ...

This 9th November, join other BMC members to help National Trust with conservation work on one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, in the vicinity of Kinder Scout, Bleaklow or the Upper Derwent ...

On 12th October, join other BMC members to help National Trust with conservation work on one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, in the vicinity of Kinder Scout, Bleaklow or the Upper Derwent ...

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.

The BMC produces a number of good practice Green Guides for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.

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 ...

The mountains at night can be hazardous, but also wonderful. Here are a handful of helpful tips for exploring the dark side.

This weekend the BMC’s Big Clean Up on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) saw 50 volunteers and eight professional mountaineers hiking and abseiling respectively to collect and survey over 4,000 items of plastic ...

Bouldering Bouldering is a distillation of climbing movement; cutting out the rope-work and paraphernalia to tackle “problems” no more than a few metres above the ground. Outdoors this takes place, ...

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers.

An overview of the qualifications administered by Mountain Training for people wanting to lead groups in the hills and mountains.