There are still a few places remaining - this year the BMC access conference on Thursday 14 November will look at how we can influence positive behaviour in the outdoors in order to continue to care for the places we love. Read more »
BMC and Mountain Training Association Workshop Castle Inn Quarry: Best Practice for Groups. Do you take or lead groups climbing at Castle Inn Quarry? Do you know access to this venue could be in jeopardy due to over-use and behaviour issues? Do you want to know how to avoid these issues and protect access to this super convenient venue? Remember “Groups” include student groups, climbing clubs as well as organised schools, outdoor centres and instructor led groups! Read on for the details. Read more »
Graffiti art in the Dinorwig slate quarries by London artist Jack Murray has reignited the debate about what can and can't be done to rock faces in the name of art. Ed Douglas explores the issues. Read more »
The BMC's access and conservation work has been effectively governed by capable and expert volunteers on the Access, Conservation and Environment Committee for many years. In order to improve and further develop this work and give greater support to the full-time officers, a new group has been established to advise the BMC on climbing conservation issues. Read more »
The limestone cliffs of the North Wales Coast have become extremely popular sports climbing venues in the last few years. But many of these cliffs are designated conservation sites, partially due to the prescence of the nationally scarce Wild Cabbage, which can easily be inadvertently damaged by climbing . Read more »
Owned and managed by the BMC on behalf of all climbers, Craig Bwlch y Moch at Tremadog is an iconic traditional climbing venue. But poor behaviour and wild camping by a minority of climbers is threatening relations with neighbouring landowners at this popular site. Read more »
Natural England is re-launching the Countryside Code with a new version giving updated advice on rights of way, controlling dogs around livestock and wildlife, and preventing fires. Read more »
Serious access issues have arisen at Edwardsville, a popular mid-grade sandstone sports venue in the South Wales valleys. Read more »
Here's a sample of the efforts that have been going on at Hoghton, the self proclaimed "Best Crag in the Universe". Thanks to Les Ainsworth for the photo, and mega thanks to all his workers. Read more »
A quick reminder to climbers at Bwlch y Moch that walking descent from the top of the cliff is only by way of the two recognised descent gullies, and not to cross the fence at the top or use the grounds of the neighbouring land owners. Read more »
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