BMC Regional Access Database

Posted by BMC on 04/04/2018

Get all the essential crag access info online and now on your Android or iPhone with our new Regional Access Database (RAD) apps.

The BMC Regional Access Database – or RAD as it’s more snappily known – is the definitive source of access info on the web. From bird restrictions and parking advice to sensitive approaches and advice on local ethics, this is the place to go to find out whether you can climb on a crag and just how to approach it.

But when you’re on the go, chasing the weather across the Peak District, it’s hard to find the time to stop and check the BMC website. Enter our new apps – giving you access information, wherever you are.

You can search for crags (or just let your phone show you nearby crags with access information), report an access problem and mark crags as favourites for quick access updates on your dashboard.

BMC Access and Conservation Officer Rob Dyer said: “The whole BMC access team is excited about the new apps. We’ve been working on them over the last year and they are a great leap forward for BMC access information. I installed the Android app and it’s certainly made my life easier. Give them a try!

Just launched: the new BMC RAD app

Get all the info on crags with the newly updated RAD (Regional Access Database) app from the BMC! Available now for Android and iOS, it's free and comes with a host of new features like navigation and parking, weather and tidal updates, and of course information on restrictions or notes on access advice. Get it here now!

WATCH: What is RAD? Find out in this short film on BMC TV

WATCH: Birds, The Movie, on BMC TV:

RAD is community led and your comments help keep it up to date so don’t be afraid to add any relevant information after a crag visit which might be useful for other visitors – anything from conditions on the crag, favourite routes or reports of rockfall/other recent changes to the crag are all useful for other climbers visiting.

Regional Access Database (RAD)

The definitive source for all crag access information and nesting restrictions: www.thebmc.co.uk/rad

Install the RAD app on your Android and iOS devices:

Available for AndroidAvailable for iOS

 


We want to say a big thanks to every BMC member who continues to support us through the Coronavirus crisis.

From weekly Facebook Lives and GB Climbing home training videos, to our access team working to re-open the crags and fight for your mountain access, we couldn’t do it without you.

Did you know that we've just launched a new U27 membership offer for just £1.50 / month? And with full membership from £2.50 / month, it's never been easier to join and support our work: 

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/join-the-bmc-for-1-month-U27-membership


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Anonymous User
22/04/2019
The RAD app is a great help however still has a few bugs. I have noticed on one of my local crags the parking descriptions asks to park in certain locations provided in photos yet there is no links in the file section of the app. Do you know when this will be rectified ?
Anonymous User
11/06/2020
How do you get access info if you don't want the app?
Emma Travers(staff comment)
12/06/2020
Hi if you dont want the app you can check any crag online here: https://thebmc.co.uk/modules/RAD/
Anonymous User
19/11/2021
Is there a public API for the RAD and if so where are details for using it. Thanks.
26/07/2023
Hi
The iOS link for the app pops up with app not available in your country/region. I have tried on a couple of other Apple devices is there a reason for this. Thanks.

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