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Dogs are a great companion for a hike in the hills, but here are a few things to think about before taking your pooch for a mooch.

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris shows you how to use walking poles.

How to use and care for your mobile phone when on a hike.

Ticks are tiny insects that live in wild country that can carry Lyme Disease. Here are tips on how to avoid and spot the symptoms.

Hydration is crucial on the mountains. Here are some tips to ensure you don't dry out.

Expert advice on the crucial navigation skill of walking on a bearing.

What to do if you need a poo when out on a hike.

Here are some tips on protecting out eyes and sking when we are on a hike.

Water features - rivers, bogs and lakes - are a frequent feature on wild hikes. Here are ways to manage the hazards they present.

Advice on packing your rucksack for hill walking.

Some advice on buying a compass.

Register your phone for the 999 Text Service.

A look at the various rucksacks available for hiking.

What do the contour lines on a map tell us about what lies ahead on our hike? Getting your head around the magic of contours.

What should you look for in hats and gloves? Stay protected with the right gear.

Head torches weigh little but when they are needed they become crucial. Make sure you've got the right one for the job.

Walking poles are a great piece of kit for hiking over rough terrain. They can give us confidence and save our joints. Here are some great tips for their use.

In poor visibility, pacing out your distance may be the key to accurate navigation. See it explained here.

In the unlikely event that something goes wrong on your day out hiking in the mountains, how do you deal with an injury? Advice from the pros.

We are often moving through wild, pristine landscape on our days out. Here are some tips on leaving it that way.

One of the skills of navigation is measuring the distance you move. Here are some great tips on how to do it.

How to use a compass to move in the right direction when out for a hike? Top advice from the experts.

Taking a bearing is an essential skill of navigation. Here are some great tips on using your map and compass to see if you are going in the right direction when on a hike.

Winds can be ferocious on the mountains. Here is some great advice on what to look out for and how to stay safe.

We change how me more over different terrain when we hike. Find out from the experts how we react to different ground to stay safe and confident.

Some advice on managing periods when out on the hills.

Scrambling takes the joy of hiking to more thrilling levels. Scrambles can be difficult and serious. Here is some great insight to help you understand scrambling grades and the effort the require.

Wearing layers of clothes on the hill can help you stay warm, dry and comfortable. Find out how.

On the rare occasion you have an incident in the mountains and need to get help, here are some steps to follow to see things right.

An explanation of the laws around where you are free to walk in England and Wales.

Essential viewing on the risks of ticks, how to get rid of them and the diseases they carry.

The Hill Skills course is all about teaching you some basic skills so that you can be independent and explore our beautiful countryside. You'll learn alongside like-minded people at a pace that's right for you. There is no experience of hill walking required to attend a Hill Skills course because the content of the course is aimed at beginners. If you do have some experience of hill walking but aren’t confident about planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then the Hill Skills course is an ideal way to learn. The course cover all the essentials including map reading and emergency procedures (such as what to do if you get lost) as well as giving you plenty of opportunity to plan your own walk and practice what you've learned.

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris shows us how to take a compass bearing.

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris shows us how to take a grid reference.

In this episode Chris shows us how to safely use a GPS device when out hill walking.

In this episode Chris shows us what you should pack in your rucksack in case of an emergency out in the hills.

In this episode Chris shows us what you should do in case of an emergency out in the hills.

In this episode Chris discusses different types of jacket and their suitability for different conditions.

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris talks about the different kinds of footwear available for hill walking.

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris shows us how to pack a rucksack. One of the world’s most respected experts on long-distance walking and backpacking, Chris Townsend is also the BMC’s hill walking ambassador.

Outdoor writer and photographer Chris Townsend presents this series of hill walking how-to films. In this episode Chris shows us how to use a layering system. One of the world’s most respected experts on long-distance walking and backpacking, Chris Townsend is also the BMC’s hill walking ambassador.

When you are out walking or climbing in the winter hills, having the right boots with the right crampons could mean the difference between a great day out and a life-threatening disaster.

Tips on choosing the right kit to carry when walking in the winter hills.

Tips on choosing the right ice axe for walking and climbing in the winter hills.

How should you carry your ice axe when walking in the winter hills? For short periods when you don't need to be carrying it in your hand, you can stash it between your back and your rucksack. This short video shows the way.

Tips on how to assess weather and route conditions when walking in the winter hills.

Tips on how to kick steps and use an ice axe when walking in the winter hills.

Tips on how to navigate safely in the winter hills. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Tips on travelling in the winter hills. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Tips on route and avalanche risk assessment when walking in the winter hills. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

How to cut steps when walking in the winter hills. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

How to put on crampons when out in the winter hills. You're out in the winter hills and the terrain is getting a bit tricky and it's slippery underfoot. Is it time to put on your crampons? In this short film a professional AMI Mountaineering Instructor shows you how and when to put your crampons on.

Tips on how to walk in crampons when out in the winter hills. You've chosen the right boots and crampons, so now you're ready to hit the snowy hills. But how do you walk in crampons?

Do you know how to stop yourself sliding on snow by using an ice-axe self-arrest? This is an essential skill when walking and climbing in the winter mountains. A slip in winter can result in you hurtling down a snowy slope very quickly, possibly with disastrous consequences. This short film shows how the ice axe can be used to bring you to a stop should you slip - a potential life saver in the mountains.

Tips on belaying with the rope on the plateau when out in the winter hills. So you've reached the summit plateau. Success! Now you need to bring your partner up. Belaying on a wind-swept and snow-covered plateau poses some tricky challenges. This short video shows you things to look out for and how to set up a safe and solid belay. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Tips on how to make a snow belay when out in the winter hills. Making a belay but can't find a rock anchor? In this short film a professional AMI Mountaineering Instructor shows you how to use just a couple of pieces of gear and some snow to make a safe and solid belay.

Winter skills 2.8: making a snow bollard and using it to make an abseil

Winter is on the way and the first snows of the year have fallen. But before you head off to the mountains, here’s a reminder from Rob Dyer, BMC Access and Conservation Officer, on the importance of minimising the impact of winter climbing on the cliff environment.

Expert tips for winter climbing. How to find your route:

Expert tips for winter climbing. How to approach and start out on your climb:

Expert tips for winter climbing. Gearing up for your climb:

Expert tips for belaying when winter climbing:

Expert tips for winter climbing. Climbing technique on Grade I-II climbs:

Expert tips for winter climbing. Topping out on your climb:

Expert tips for winter climbing. Bringing up a climbing partner This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Expert tips for winter climbing. Bringing up a climbing partner This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Expert tips for winter climbing. Swapping leads at the belay This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Expert tips for winter climbing. Climbing and protecting steeper mixed ground. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Expert tips for winter climbing. Transitions between technical and easy climbing. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Expert tips for winter climbing. Leashes or leashless? Placing nuts. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Expert tips for winter climbing. Climbing steep ice: tactics for movement and placing ice screws. This is one of a series of instructional films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors), Lowe Alpine and DMM.

Mary-Ann Ochota faces her fears on the hardest of all Scottish Munros: Skye's famous Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Cuillin Ridge. What is pushing her towards this inaccessible pinnacle? Why does she want to reach something that cannot be reached? What does she hope to achieve?

Scrambling / mountaineering chat part 1 is a long one, even by my standards, sorry. I chat about how I got in to scrambling and the kit I take and why. Part two will be about some scrambling techniques, and will be a lot shorter!

What sort of equipment do you need to protect technical scrambles using a rope? Find out with professional instructor Rob Johnson. Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM.

What is the balance between moving together for speed and pitched climbing for safety? Rob Johnson discusses this, and advises on the sort of decision points that might help you decide how best to use the rope to protect yourself and your partner. At the top of a short pitch he explains how and when to use a single-point natural anchor and attaches himself to one, using a sling. Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM.

What's an Italian Hitch and how can you use it to bring up your climbing partner? Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) member Rob Johnson shows how to use an Italian Hitch as a direct belay, keeping sections of climbing (“pitches”) short for good communication. Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM.

Using rock spikes can be a very fast belay method when scrambling. Here, Rob Johnson tests and rejects a potential anchor, and shows how to use a good spike for a direct belay using just the rope around the rock spike. This is a very fast method for scrambling, especially for easy ground. He also shows how to use a sling for a thread anchor. Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM

Find out how to use natural terrain features to protect the leader and second efficiently, and set up a belay using wires equalised with a sling. We also demonstrate effective use of a belay device to protect the second on more technical ground. Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM.

Giant strides or tiny steps? Which is best on steep ground? Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) member Rob Johnson shows you tips on how to move when on an easy scramble. Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM.

Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) member Rob Johnson shows you tips on how to stay on route when out on an easy scrambling route. "Have you got the guide book?" "I though you packed it." Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM.

What should you carry on an easy scramble, from basics like food and water to emergency kit in case the weather changes or something goes wrong? Rob Johnson takes a look. Get the skills you need for scrambling with this series produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with AMI (the Association of Mountaineering Instructors) and DMM.

Taken from the BMC Rock Climbing Essentials DVD, this film explains the basic steps needed to make sure that your climbing gear such as rope, harness and helmet is safe to use. It shows some useful tips on how and when to check your gear, when to retire it, and where to get more information from manufacturers. Find out more: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/caring-for-equipment

As one of the hardest routes up Snowdon, it is appropriate for experienced mountain walkers who are comfortable with heights. It is not a route for novice hill walkers. How to scramble Crib Goch: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-crib-goch

Dan Aspel tackles Jack’s Rake, the ever-popular slanting scramble in the heart of one of the Lake District’s most appealing valleys. From Langdale, hike up to the cool waters of Stickle Tarn. Once here the route leaps right out at you, as it cuts across the face of Pavey Ark, the imposing wall of rock that dominates the skyline from this point. Although technically a Grade 1 scramble, this is not a route to be underestimated. The ascent is steep from the off and the growing sense of exposure to your left-hand side as you climb upward can be unnerving for the inexperienced. The rock is often wet and slippery too, meaning that slow, steady and secure progress is essential. Because of this and the route’s enduring popularity there are slips, accidents and even fatalities here every year – so caution is advised at all times. However, approach Jack’s Rake safely and you’ll discover a natural scrambling line of supreme mountain drama and consistent interest. This is a deservedly celebrated route. How to scramble Jack's Rake: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-jacks-rake

Dan Aspel brings you a guide to this classic Helvellyn ridge scramble in the Lake District, a popular introduction to grade 1 scrambling. It requires good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights. How to scramble Striding Edge: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-striding-edge

Dan Aspel enjoys glorious conditions as he tackles this little-known but spectacular ridge scramble in Snowdonia, an ideal introduction to grade 1 scrambling. It requires good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights. How to scramble Llech Ddu Spur: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-the-llech-ddu-spur

In this video, featuring some incredible aerial footage of some breathtaking mountain scenery, Ben Weeks tackles the "best walkers' route up Britain's highest peak" - the CMD Arête on Ben Nevis.

Take a trip along the stunning ridge of Aonach Eagach in Glen Coe, Scotland. The Aonach Eagach is a serious grade 2 scramble.The ridge is long, committing and extremely exposed. Good weather, appropriate footwear and scrambling experience are required. How to scramble Aonach Eagach: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-aonach-eagach

While both ridges are popular introductions to scrambling, both are high mountain routes which require good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights. How to scramble Tryfan's North Ridge: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-tryfans-north-ridge

Ben Weeks takes on the challenge of Threading the Needle: a short but serious scramble behind one of the Lake District's most iconic mountain features: Napes Needle on Great Gable.

Scrambling takes the joy of hiking to more thrilling levels. Scrambles can be difficult and serious. Here is some great insight to help you understand scrambling grades and the effort the require.

Sharp Edge traverses precipitous terrain and becomes extremely slippery when wet. Good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights are required. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-sharp-edge

A BMC TV production with Mary-Ann Ochota, supported by Marmot. Want to wander lonely as a cloud with your pooch for company? This walk over High Street, so called because of the Roman Road which once ran right across its spectacular plateau, is a stile-free treat, with some of the most stirring views in the entire English Lake District.

A poem I wrote that describes being raised as a woman in the mountains, accompanied by a painted animation. A film by Ailsa Brock @ailsabrock

‘Walk On’ follows the journey of Wilderness Guide and Explorer, Eliza Brown’s 20 day epic to become the first known person to travel the length of the Scottish highlands with a pack pony. Eliza initially attempted the route last year on foot but a dislocated kneecap on day two led to the abrupt abandonment of her mission. This year, aided by Pansy the Fell Pony, Eliza tries once more to tackle the 400km of mountainous and boggy terrain to the reach to northern coast of Scotland, a route which has seen more people fail than succeed. This story documents the characters that help her along the way as well as inviting people to rediscover and connect with their more primal selves as Eliza promotes the importance of self- sufficiency in the wild. What begins as a quest to prove herself as a wilderness guide evolves with every step further North into something much greater and more meaningful than simply testing herself. A film by Grace TSP @Dark.Art.Pictures Featuring Eliza Brown @elizabrownexplore

Mary-Ann Ochota faces her fears on the hardest of all Scottish Munros: Skye's famous Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Cuillin Ridge. What is pushing her towards this inaccessible pinnacle? Why does she want to reach something that cannot be reached? What does she hope to achieve?

Why do we need wild places? Four artists head to the remote Scottish bothy of Shenavall in an evocative call to the wilderness. This BMC TV production is from the team that brought you the award-winning Operation Moffat. Supported by our friends Lowe Alpine, this short film features four women who travel to the remote Shenavall bothy in the highlands of Scotland. Filmmaker Jen Randall follows wild-swimming-video-artist Natasha Brooks (star of Blue Hue), acclaimed Sheffield artist Tessa Lyons and poet Claire Carter (as seen in Operation Moffat) as they explore the surrounding wilderness.

iWalk to escape. Why do you walk? An inspiring short film, made for BMC TV by the late, talented Ben Winston:

An inspiring short film on why we should all go wild. This is a meditation on wilderness, featuring outdoor instructor Ailsa Orlik.

Blackdog Outdoors are a mental health charity that brings people together in wilderness to walk, climb and escape from the noise and bustle of everyday life. Join them as they lead a group along Snowdonia's Nantlle Ridge, finding joy, companionship and the inner peace that only a day out in the hills can provide.

The mountains of Western Scotland can be imposing to some, but to others their remote and seemingly endless nature have a meditative appeal. An avid and capable climber, Kirsty Pallas takes to the outdoors to offer her assistance as part of Mountain Rescue, an organisation made up entirely of volunteers. This film puts a face to one of Oban’s local heroes, looking at her life, background and ambitions, and her connection to the mountains that she loves.

Patience: climber overcomes breast cancer and returns to climbing

Scrambling / mountaineering chat part 1 is a long one, even by my standards, sorry. I chat about how I got in to scrambling and the kit I take and why. Part two will be about some scrambling techniques, and will be a lot shorter!

Four British women take on the challenge of the famous Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) races in Chamonix, France. This short film by Seventwenty Productions follows Nikki Barnard, Milly Voice, Katy Dartford and Kaz Williams as they tackle the highs, and lows, of ultra-distance running.

Come along and run some ridges with Kilian Jornet around the dramatic mountains of Åndalsnes, Norway. Shot over the course of 24 hours, get a glimpse into the passion and mindset that sets Kilian calmly in tune with nature where others are not...

What's it really like to fly at 7,000 m, crossing frozen mountains, soaring massive rockwalls and forging new cross country routes on a paraglider in the Himalayas? To find out, adventure filmmaker Alun Hughes joins high altitude paragliding star John Silvester on a tandem paraglider and goes 'col busting' in the Karakoram. Leaving the comforts of Snowdonia, UK, Alun embarks on a journey into the frozen world of extreme altitude paragliding. Installing themselves in Karimabad in the now fabled Hunza valley of the Karakoram Highway, Alun straps himself to the front of Silvester's tandem paraglider and together they commit themselves deep into previously unflown terrain. The footage they bring back from their adventure is nothing short of astonishing. This gripping adventure film documents not only an extraordinary pilot and the cutting edge of high altitude Himalayan paragliding, it also introduces a growing subculture of paragliding that has never been explored before. The Birdman of the Karakoram won the prize for human adventure at the 2009 Coupe Icare film festival in St Hilaire, France. This film is part of The Alun Hughes Collection. BMC TV is hosting the films of the The Alun Hughes Collection here on our YouTube channel. All films remain copyright Alun Hughes.

As one of the hardest routes up Snowdon, it is appropriate for experienced mountain walkers who are comfortable with heights. It is not a route for novice hill walkers. How to scramble Crib Goch: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-crib-goch

Dan Aspel tackles Jack’s Rake, the ever-popular slanting scramble in the heart of one of the Lake District’s most appealing valleys. From Langdale, hike up to the cool waters of Stickle Tarn. Once here the route leaps right out at you, as it cuts across the face of Pavey Ark, the imposing wall of rock that dominates the skyline from this point. Although technically a Grade 1 scramble, this is not a route to be underestimated. The ascent is steep from the off and the growing sense of exposure to your left-hand side as you climb upward can be unnerving for the inexperienced. The rock is often wet and slippery too, meaning that slow, steady and secure progress is essential. Because of this and the route’s enduring popularity there are slips, accidents and even fatalities here every year – so caution is advised at all times. However, approach Jack’s Rake safely and you’ll discover a natural scrambling line of supreme mountain drama and consistent interest. This is a deservedly celebrated route. How to scramble Jack's Rake: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-jacks-rake

Dan Aspel brings you a guide to this classic Helvellyn ridge scramble in the Lake District, a popular introduction to grade 1 scrambling. It requires good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights. How to scramble Striding Edge: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-striding-edge

Dan Aspel enjoys glorious conditions as he tackles this little-known but spectacular ridge scramble in Snowdonia, an ideal introduction to grade 1 scrambling. It requires good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights. How to scramble Llech Ddu Spur: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-the-llech-ddu-spur

In this video, featuring some incredible aerial footage of some breathtaking mountain scenery, Ben Weeks tackles the "best walkers' route up Britain's highest peak" - the CMD Arête on Ben Nevis.

Take a trip along the stunning ridge of Aonach Eagach in Glen Coe, Scotland. The Aonach Eagach is a serious grade 2 scramble.The ridge is long, committing and extremely exposed. Good weather, appropriate footwear and scrambling experience are required. How to scramble Aonach Eagach: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-aonach-eagach

While both ridges are popular introductions to scrambling, both are high mountain routes which require good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights. How to scramble Tryfan's North Ridge: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-tryfans-north-ridge

Ben Weeks takes on the challenge of Threading the Needle: a short but serious scramble behind one of the Lake District's most iconic mountain features: Napes Needle on Great Gable.

Sharp Edge traverses precipitous terrain and becomes extremely slippery when wet. Good weather, appropriate footwear and a head for heights are required. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/how-to-scramble-sharp-edge

The Eiger is one of the most iconic mountains in the world. Famous for its North Face, it has made it into many books and films. It's a mythical mountain that fascinates climbers all over. For those willing to give it a try, there are other routes on the mountain. Julia Lyubova, along with a Swiss guide Dani Arnold, take on the Mittellegi route on 22-23 July 2021. It is a centenary year for the Mittellegi route which was first climbed on 10 September 1921. But also it is 150 years since Lucy Walker became the first woman to climb the Matterhorn. Lucy Walker was also the first woman to stand on the summit of the Eiger in 1864. For alpinist Julia Lyubova, it is also a milestone climb. Having ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee in a skiing accident earlier in the year, Julia was devastated to hear her surgeon say that the Eiger was off the books this year. However, with commitment and hard work, Julia stood on the summit of the Eiger on 23 July 2021. The journey was not easy, coming under a rockfall, putting a crampon through a leg and ripping trousers, were some of the hiccups Julia and Dani experienced on the way. Follow the journey, to find out what the Eiger attraction is... A film by Julia Lyubova. Find her on Instagram: @juliainthealps

It has been a long dream of Julia Lyubova as a mountaineer to climb the Matterhorn. The world famous mountain that sits at the top of Zermatt in Switzerland has attracted thousands of climbers over the years. At 4478m it is considered to be one of the most difficult climbs in the Alps. In this film Julia Lyubova and local Zermatt guide Andreas Steindl go on an epic journey to climb to the summit of the Matterhorn. It is no easy task but they make it in 3.5 hours and enjoy the views from a very windy summit. But this is only half of the story, the journey back down is even harder... A film by Julia Lyubova. Find her on Instagram: @juliainthealps

“We are under lockdown, and big days no longer mean mountains they mean big days of changes.” 'Walking Through It' is a short film documenting the monotony and restlessness of lockdown life. Using spoken word to explore the emotions of feeling trapped within your own neighbourhood and unable to access the parts of you that make you feel alive. A film by Frankie Dewar www.frankiedewar.co

There was a time when Amira Patel had never hiked, and upon her first 3km hike up Rivington Pike with her mother, Aysha, she struggled. A few years on, and Amira has now inspired and created an outdoors community of over 1000 Muslim women in a social hiking group called ‘The Wanderlust Women’.

Getting into turquoise blue waters would be a dream for most, but for Abbie Barnes it is one of her biggest fears. Her reasons for fearing the coast are vast, but things are different now. She is determined to show that mental illness doesn’t have to hold you back from turning places of destruction into places of construction, and that with the right support and mindset, anyone can rise above the fear. A film by Abbie Barnes - www.spendmoretimeinthewild.co.uk

This film explores the mental health and well-being benefits of wild swimming through the unique experience of Pauline Latchem. A film by Reuben Worlledge @reubenworlledge4717

A short film of my first solo wild camp and hiking the mountain Y Garn.

Splintered Awe

You know bike packing?! We’ll it’s a little like bike packing… but you swim! This short film shares a brief introduction to the sport of swimpacking as we follow Annie on a short winter camping adventure.

The idea of being “slow” has been around for a while: we have had slow food, slow TV, slow travel. Susanna Thornton is a slow adventurer.

A girl's weekend like no other. Wanting an adventure that had never been done before (and that could happen on their doorstep), friends Bex Band and Emma Rosen attempt to packrat and hike between the longest, highest, and deepest lakes in England. Battling achy arms, bas weather, mum-guild and painful backpacks that are definitely not made for short people, the friends come away realising the importance of being ok with finding a middle ground.

‘Walk On’ follows the journey of Wilderness Guide and Explorer, Eliza Brown’s 20 day epic to become the first known person to travel the length of the Scottish highlands with a pack pony. Eliza initially attempted the route last year on foot but a dislocated kneecap on day two led to the abrupt abandonment of her mission. This year, aided by Pansy the Fell Pony, Eliza tries once more to tackle the 400km of mountainous and boggy terrain to the reach to northern coast of Scotland, a route which has seen more people fail than succeed. This story documents the characters that help her along the way as well as inviting people to rediscover and connect with their more primal selves as Eliza promotes the importance of self- sufficiency in the wild. What begins as a quest to prove herself as a wilderness guide evolves with every step further North into something much greater and more meaningful than simply testing herself. A film by Grace TSP @Dark.Art.Pictures Featuring Eliza Brown @elizabrownexplore

BMC Mend Our Mountains Great Ridge Light Night on BBC North West Tonight

The BMC’s groundbreaking crowdfunding drive for upland paths, Mend Our Mountains, was voted 2016 ‘Campaign of the Year’ by the outdoor public. Mend Our Mountains was the most successful crowdfunding appeal for mountain paths ever, raising £103,832 to help repair damaged paths on eight of Britain’s most popular peaks

The BMC’s groundbreaking crowdfunding drive for upland paths, Mend Our Mountains, was voted 2016 ‘Campaign of the Year’ by the outdoor public. Mend Our Mountains was the most successful crowdfunding appeal for mountain paths ever, raising £103,832 to help repair damaged paths on eight of Britain’s most popular peaks.

Find out about the work Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million will be supporting in Dartmoor National Park.

Find out more and donate: http://mendmountains.thebmc.co.uk/ Britain’s hills, mountains and National Park landscapes are a vital part of who we are. And our enjoyment of them is made possible by paths.

Find out about the work Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million will be supporting in the Lake District National Park.

The BMC’s groundbreaking crowdfunding drive for upland paths, Mend Our Mountains, was voted 2016 ‘Campaign of the Year’ by the outdoor public. Mend Our Mountains was the most successful crowdfunding appeal for mountain paths ever, raising £103,832 to help repair damaged paths on eight of Britain’s most popular peaks.

Help us ban disposable BBQs on the moors. Each year, moorland fires have a devastating effect on wildlife, livestock and people.

Are you a hiker or hill walker wanting to know more about how to leave no trace in the wild places we love? Hosted by TV presenter and BMC Ambassador Mary-Ann Ochota and delivered by our environment expert Dr Cath Flitcroft topics include: wild camping, BBQs & wild fires, the BMC Climate Project, cows, dogs & cattle, pooing, litter and footpaths. In partnership with Montane.

One poo not too bad; two poos start to stink. But it’s all too easy for the poo to pile high so you need to stop and think. Everybody has to do it, no one can argue with that, but all those places we love so much can be spoiled with too much crap.

Pro climber Robbie Phillips shows you how to live van life. A van can give you the freedom to take the comforts of home anywhere you want, putting mountains and crags literally on your doorstep. But make sure your dream isn’t someone else’s nightmare, and leave no trace when you hit the road.

Adventurer Dwayne Fields teams up with wild camping expert Phoebe Smith to show you how to leave no trace when camping in the outdoors.