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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Join us for an invigorating day of environmental conservation on Winter Hill in Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural landscapes, meet ...

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 ...

For improved member engagement, the BMC comprises ten geographical areas, eight in England and two in Wales. BMC Areas provide a focus for local activities, and enable members to participate in the ...