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While a bite is generally harmless, it is possible that ticks carry and transmit diseases to humans. Stack the odds in your favour by knowing how to reduce the likelihood of a bite, and how to safely remove a tick.

What’s better than a day in the hills? Easy – several days! Here are our tips for walkers looking to take their first steps into walking far and sleeping enroute.

Hill walking doesn’t require as much specialist equipment as many other outdoor activities, but is important to have the appropriate equipment for the route and activity you have chosen and the weather forecasted. In this article we outline the basic equipment every hill walker needs:

Over the past decade, women's outdoor clothing has made leaps and bounds from the ‘shrink it and pink it’ years, where women's clothing was made smaller and pinker. Brands are now delivering features tailored to a woman's physique. From specific materials that make you feel great, to sizing and style options to boost confidence, Cotswold Outdoor dive into the details.

This article outlines a few navigation techniques you can practise to stack the odds in your favour in poor visibility and severe weather. 

The BMC and Mountain Training have gathered this list of resources for leaders to support anyone in their outdoor groups who has their period

Planning outdoor adventures comes with lots of preparation and adding a period into the mix can be one more thing to think about. While not everyone will be up for a hike or a climb on their period, if you are preparing for your next trip in the good company of menstrual blood, here’s what to do.

If you’re keen to make the transition from hill walker to scrambler, we set out the basics to get you started:

The British hills offer beauty, challenge and adventure, as well as the opportunity to keep fit and healthy. Find out more in this BMC booklet.

When out for the day it is likely you will need to go to the toilet at some point. Whether it be for ones and twos or refreshing period products, we’ve got you covered with all you need to know to be prepared. Things can get tricky out there so we will run through the ideal options through to the less ideal, but sometimes necessary, options when it comes to toileting. Wherever you can try to focus on what will have the least impact and do as much as possible to leave no trace.

If you’ve enjoyed walking in summer and want to continue through the winter, here are ten things you need to know before you go.

Points to consider if you're wondering ‘Do I need crampons for walking in winter?’

Hill walking in winter covers a spectrum of difficulty and technicality, take a look at winter walking options, and what you’ll need to consider when choosing a route.

Being able to read a map and find your way around the hills is an essential skill for all hill walkers, and practice is the real key.

Know what to do if you have an emergency in the British hills.

Whilst emergencies are a rare occurrence in the hills, there are a few pieces of equipment that can make a massive difference if they do happen. 

Pinpointing your exact location is one of the most basic and important skills when hill walking. This article outlines a number of ways to do just that: 

In this article we’ve listed the ideal range of hill walking items so you can head out with everything you might need.

We take a look at what clothing to wear when hill walking, and how to layer it to stay warm, dry and comfortable in cold and wet conditions.

Clean out your kit cupboard and put a spring in your step knowing that you’re making greener choices throughout the lifecycle of your outdoor products.

What should you look for when choosing down products? Some factors to consider when investing in new down gear.

It can often seem like choosing the eco-friendly route in life can involve higher costs - from the basics like ethically-sourced food and household refills, all the way to the latest tech in solar panels and electric cars. But with outdoor gear, it can be the exact opposite if you know how!

Boots are a big investment, look after them and they will look after your feet for years to come. Here are our tips to keep your boots in top condition.

A look at types of small, lightweight stoves suitable for hill walking and backpacking trips.

A look at some of the benefits of poles and how to use them for hill walking.

This article helps inform whether you need crampons or micro spikes when walking in winter, and how crampons are fitted with walking boots.

Walking boots can be expensive and should last a long time, so this article looks at factors to consider before you buy. 

An overview of the qualifications administered by Mountain Training for people wanting to lead groups in the hills and mountains.

A look at when you do, and don't, need hillwalking qualifications, and what training is available for professionals and individuals wanting to improve their skills.

Whether you want a career in the outdoors, or to improve your own personal skills, there are a number of training providers offering courses and instruction.

Take a look at the Mountain Leader qualification so you can decide whether it’s the right qualification for you. 

Take a look at the Hill & Moorland Leader qualification, so you can decide whether it’s right for you.

Fancy a life leading treks abroad? The International Mountain Leader may be the qualification for you

If you’d like to guide people up hills in winter conditions the Winter Mountain Leader qualification could be for you.

Take a look at the Lowland Leader scheme, so you can decide whether it’s the right qualification for you. 

Find out more about the Camping Leader qualification, so you can decide whether it’s right for you.

Hill walking requires a range of skills, and no matter how experienced you are there’s always something more to learn.

BMC Training Essentials offers a series of one-day skills training courses at a reduced price for BMC club members.

Mountain Training have developed two courses designed to equip new hill walkers with basic knowledge and safety skills.

Before heading out in winter you should feel confident in your hiking skills and be prepared for the increased challenges from more extreme weather.

Outdoor First Aid courses provide training in first aid and basic life support.

There are many different types of mountaineering, from exploring Britain’s hills in summer or winter to scaling Himalayan peaks.

Winter conditions are usually defined as any time when the ground is covered with snow or ice. These extra difficulties and skills make winter walking an exciting challenge.

Trail running is an extension of the ‘fast and light’ approach, often using minimal and lightweight kit to move more quickly off-road, through hills and mountains.

Multi day hikes offer a chance to really get away from it all, leaving the everyday routine behind.

The UK is abundant with great day walk options and doing your research in advance will often unlock a range of routes that are accessible within a day, no matter where you live. 

Some of the most popular days out in the British mountains are scrambles, including hill walking routes that also take in ridges or exposed technical ground, requiring hands and feet to be used to travel safely. 

A list of retailers and organisations who can help you re-use, repair or recycle your old or unwanted clothing and outdoor kit.

Christine Cornock shares how she managed her period along the South West Coastal Path multi-day hike.

Menopause is a significant and transformative phase in a woman’s life. It is a natural biological process during which ovulation stops and periods end. The experience of menopause can be different for each individual and often comes with a wave of physical and emotional changes. In this guide, we will explore the different phases of menopause, common symptoms, and the power of regular movement and exercise to manage symptoms and support good health.

The BMC produces a number of good practice Green Guides for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.

This film series will take you from the basics of walking in winter to even trying your first winter climb.

From hill walking essentials to bestselling products, the BMC shop has a range of items you’ll want when out in the hills.

Find your next adventure with a BMC affiliated club.

BMC Lift Share site, we've made it easier for hill walkers to get to the mountains you love with fewer cars on the road.

General weather forecasts are for sea level, so always check a mountain-specific weather forecast and use the information as part of your planning.

A BMC booklet introducing climbing, walking and mountaineering along with risks and benefits so parents can be better informed.

A system to allow hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers to enjoy the hills in safety by learning from the experiences of others.

Get essential access information with the BMC Regional Access Database (RAD).

Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV.

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films.

The booklet contains chapters on clothing and equipment, navigation, hazards, walking in winter, access and the environment, and emergency procedures.