Ready to have a go on the sharp end? We've put together a list of eight great choices for your first ever trad lead in the Lake District.

The landscapes we love—mountains, moorlands, and uplands—are under threat like never before. These valued spaces, central to the outdoor community, are not only vital for recreation but also serve as ...

It’s easy to think that deep-water soloing is just the same as the other wild sports like base jumping. Well, it doesn't have to be extreme. Like most climbing, deep-water soloing is as exciting as ...

Need a quick response to a specialist question? Contacting the right member of staff from the start will ensure your enquiry is dealt with quickly and efficiently. Have a look at the staff list to ...

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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 – ...

How does the traditional grading system work? The system for grading traditionally protected climbs in BMC guides is the traditional, two-part British grade, a combination of the adjectival and ...

Two sets of temperature probes have been placed in the Lake District – one near the base of Great End and the other near the base of crags on the Red Tarn Face of Helvellyn, These take readings at ...

From footpath repair, to organised litter picks on the hills, to rallying members to write to their MPs asking for the removal of the sale of disposable BBQs, we have a great range of campaigns to get ...

Choose the BMC membership that’s right for you. Support our work and discover great benefits. Get 25% off your first year with Direct Debit. BMC members receive 15% off Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock, ...