Planning. Planning is a crucial aspect of Wainwright bagging, not just from a route planning perspective but a safety one as well. When planning your route, you must consider many factors such as the ...

Belaying techniques. You can use a variety of belay techniques to protect scrambles: Direct belays: run the rope around a solid spike or block to create a fast belay.. Italian hitch belays: using a ...

Striding Edge is a classic Grade 1 scramble in the Lake District - and if you’re looking to make your first foray into scrambling territory then it’s the perfect place to start. Here, we take a look ...

Planning outdoor adventures comes with lots of preparation and adding a period into the mix can be one more thing to think about. While not everyone will be up for a hike or a climb on their period, ...

What does it take to set a championship climbing event? We caught up with professional route setter Zoë to find out.

10 hillwalking films to inspire your next adventure. Having a duvet day or a quiet night in? We've got you covered. There's nothing better than a day in the hills - but we think planning a day in the ...

BMC North West Area Meeting. Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and ...

We've been working with our friends at komoot to add this exclusive benefit to your BMC membership. All BMC members get 90 days of komoot Premium for free. Komoot lets you find, plan, and share ...

This social walk will climb to the top of Helm Crag, with an optional visit to the actual highest point. Secure your free place on the walk by following the link below. Important Note: Places are ...

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 ...

British Mountaineering Council The Old Church 177-179 Burton Road West Didsbury Manchester M20 2BB UK ...

A series of guides to some of the most popular scrambles in England, Scotland and Wales. If you want to take your hill walking to the next level and move into more technical terrain, scrambles offer ...