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Lorraine McCall Starts Grahams Round

Lorraine McCall began her attempt today at a continuous, self-powered round of the Grahams, a four-month tour of upland Scotland combining walking and bikepacking. If successful, she'll be the first person that we know of to do it.

16 Apr

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BMC Members Open Forum March - Report

The second BMC Members Open Forum webinar took place on 20 March. Recently-appointed BMC CEO Paul Ratcliffe, President Andy Syme and Chair Roger Murray shared updates on staff changes, new and ongoing initiatives, insurance policy chang...

19 27 Mar

Lorraine McCall Plans First Continuous Grahams Round

Starting in mid-April, Lorraine McCall is planning a four-month journey around Scotland's 231 Grahams. Nineteen years ago she completed the Munros as a continuous self-powered round, and a decade later linked the Corbetts in similar style....

22 Feb

BMC and Mountain Training Launch OutdoorHer Online Resource Hub

The British Mountaineering Council and Mountain Training have launched a new online platform called OutdoorHer, a hub of advice for women and girls on managing toileting, menstruation and the menopause while hillwalking or...

17 16 Jan

Dismay as Dartmoor Camping Case is Re-Opened

News that the Dartmoor camping saga has once again reared its head has been met with consternation by access...

14 11 Jan

Rhiane Fatinikun, Anoushé Husain and Penny Kirby awarded MBEs in New Year Honours

Three women who work and volunteer in the outdoor and climbing sphere are...

6 3 Jan

BMC Appoints Paul Ratcliffe as New CEO

The British Mountaineering Council has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Paul Ratcliffe, a former...

70 22 Dec, 2023

4G "Onslaught" Threatens Highland Wild Land

A proposal to erect a mobile phone mast between Liathach and Beinn Dearg has been strongly criticised by local...

51 30 Nov, 2023

Press Releases

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Alpkit and Outside Bank Holiday Hathersage Tent Show 4-5th May

If you are in the Peak on Bank Holiday come and view a wide range of tents from Alpkit, MSR, Terra Nova, Sea to Summit, Nordisk, and Nemo, all set up together.

24 Apr

American Heritage Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer has launched a UK website.

Eddie Bauer is one of the most recognisable outdoor brands in the United States, with an impressive track record of over 100 years of product innovation for outdoor adventurers. The brand has recently launched in...

4 12 Jul, 2023

Mend Our Mountains - Help Repair our Best Loved Landscapes

Walkers encouraged to give some love back to paths and trails as figures boom, with 24 million people walking at least twice a month, causing footpath repair costs to escalate

4 20 Apr, 2023