One of the biggest draws to dog owners in the UK is the chance to explore and discover the beautiful surroundings we have in our upland areas. It is important that you don’t just consider yourselves but also your dogs’ abilities when it comes to heading out fell walking with your pooch. Here's six things crucial bits to consider when route planning a hike with your dog. Read more »
Each year there are reports of people who have been attacked, or even trampled to death, by cows whilst out walking or approaching crags. In 2014, BMC member Simon Coldrick was badly injured after a cow attacked him as he led a fell race on the edge of Sheffield. Read more »
Many BMC members enjoy taking their dog for a walk and to the crag but increasingly, there is a growing awareness of the need to preserve and conserve the fragile landscapes we love to visit with our furry companions along with an increasing amount of advice and legislation governing what we should and shouldn’t do. Read more »
Empathy, the ability to put yourself into someone else’s shoes, is one of the things that makes us human. It lets us know how others feel. It can make you cry. But what would it be like, I hear you say, to put yourself into somebody else’s PAWS? Read more »
When visiting the countryside, dog owners need to keep their canine companions under effective control at all times but especially during the breeding season, so that they do not scare farm animals, birds and wildlife. Take the lead and follow the Countryside Code. Read more »
If you’re reading this, the chances are that you love a walk in the mountains, and your reasons are probably as varied as the terrain. Perhaps it’s for the solitude, to put everyday life into perspective; maybe it’s for the physical challenge or the social aspect of being out with like-minded people. But I suspect our underlying reasons are more primitive: the basic human need to wander free in wild places. 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 »
Peak District dog-walkers are being asked to keep their pets on short leads to protect young animals during the breeding season. Read more »
Following the tragic report of a walker who was killed following a bull attack in Nottinghamshire and the serious injury of another, the BMC reiterates its advice to members on walking near livestock. Read more »
The BMC recently received a report of climbers being challenged while accessing this picturesque outcrop in the Yorkshire Dales. Read more »
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