British Mountaineering Council

Manchester will host World Climbing Series round in 2027

Manchester will host a World Climbing Series event in 2027, five years since the UK last staged a round of the competition climbing world cup.

16 January 2026

BMC proposes 12-month trial of permitted wild camping in England and Wales

The British Mountaineering Council is calling for a 12-month trial where wild camping is permitted on certain areas of national parks south of the border.

23 July 2023

Ex-sports manager Paul Davies appointed chief of British Mountaineering Council

A former manager of England Netball and British Wheelchair Basketball has been appointed chief executive of the British Mountaineering Council.

05 May 2021

British Mountaineering Council faces further turmoil after board resignations

The organisation that represents climbers, mountaineers and hillwalkers in England and Wales faces further turmoil after the resignation of its board chairman.

02 October 2020

Mountaineering council considers 'virtual' annual meeting during Covid-19 crisis

The British Mountaineering Council is considering holding its annual meeting in a ‘virtual’ form this year.

04 April 2020

Mountain council: 'hillwalking and climbing on hold' as Covid-19 closures gather pace

The British Mountaineering Council has said hillwalking and climbing should be put on hold during the present coronavirus crisis.

23 March 2020

Mountaineering council: new trespass law could restrict wild camping

The British Mountaineering Council said it is concerned about planned legislation that could criminalise wild camping.

26 February 2020

Mountaineering Council: why weren't we consulted on pay-to-wild-camp scheme?

The British Mountaineering Council said it was disappointed not to have been consulted over the launch of a commercial wild camping scheme.

04 June 2019

Work underway on Scottish path repairs after Mend Our Mountains appeal

Work has begun on repairing one of the UK’s most eroded hill paths. And a second project will start next month following success in raising cash ...

14 May 2019

British Mountaineering Council reveals shock £625,000 loss

The British Mountaineering Council has announced a number of redundancies and a recruitment freeze after a hole in its finances of more than £600,000 was disclosed.

16 May 2024

Outdoor and adventure bodies pledge to work to increase diversity

A group of eight outdoors and adventure bodies said they need to work to improve the diversity of people taking part in activities.

26 January 2022

Mountain council questions Brecon Beacons bosses' access-land Covid-19 closures

A decision by national park bosses in the Brecon Beacons to close access land and rights of way in a large part of the area has been questioned by the British Mountaineering Council.

28 January 2021

Take charge of your own safety on hills, say rescuers, as lockdown eased

Anyone heading for the hills after the coronavirus lockdown is relaxed should take responsibility for their own safety, rescuers have said.

12 May 2020

Welsh groups warn Covid-19 measures risk 'stigmatising' outdoor fans

A group of outdoor organisations has called on the Welsh Government to issue advice on taking outdoor exercise, as those making safe use of paths and green spaces risk becoming stigmatised.

31 March 2020

Outdoor bodies say: stay close to home to walk or ride

A group of major outdoor organisations in the UK has echoed the Prime Minister’s advice for the public to exercise close to home.

23 March 2020

Snowdon walkers urged to check live conditions on new site before heading out

People heading for Wales’s highest peak can now view up-to-date information on conditions on the mountain.

18 August 2019

Whernside path repairs first to be completed as part of Mend Our Mountains campaign

Footpath repairs on Yorkshire’s highest fell have been completed. Rebuilding of the Bruntscar path on Whernside took place as part of the Mend Ou...

21 May 2019

Mountaineering council prepares to launch litter-busting H2O campaign

Hillwalkers and climbers will be asked to take part in a major campaign to clean up the country’s mountains.

21 March 2019

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