In December 2023, the BMC launched the biggest in-depth survey of UK adult climbers, their motivations and their coaching needs. Here we discuss the survey findings and highlight some areas of ...

The runner’s role is to collect scores from the judges to allow the updating of online and in arena scoring systems, to allow people outside the event to monitor the progress of the competitors.

Why do we need wild places? Four artists head to the remote Scottish bothy of Shenavall in an evocative call to the wilderness. This BMC TV production is from the team that brought you the ...

To ensure the safe and fair running of isolation in line with the competition rules.

Our dedicated and passionate network of hundreds of volunteers are the lifeblood of the BMC. We’re always looking out for new volunteers to join our community and have a great range of roles across ...

To oversee the welfare of the athletes at climbing competitions and benchmarking events ...

Judges are responsible for scoring each climber the same as all the other climbers in the same group/category.

Belayers are responsible for the safety of the athlete, while climbing. They are also needed to ensure that they do not give an advantage or disadvantage to the athlete through there belaying.

This Sunday is National Hiking Day, celebrated on 17 November, encouraging people to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature through hill walking. Use the BMC's hiking route ideas to inspire you ...

7.6 miles / 700m ascent A small, quick-to-climb hill that packs a big punch at sunrise or sunset with far-reaching views across to Lose Hill and Win Hill. This is the site of the spectacular Great ...

Our BMC local area often run volunteer invasive species clearing days and sphagnum moss planting days all as part of our wider campaign The Climate Project. Our 'Get Stuck In' days are key part of ...