The British Mountaineering Council

I've done a new route in the Peak District. Where can I send the details?

We are currently working on plans for a new routes database. In the meantime email guides@thebmc.co.uk.

How's the Moorland Grit guide coming along?

Pretty well: fangs for asking! The project is called "Over the Moors", and it covers Kinder, Bleaklow, Chew Valley and Standedge climbing. The answer to the thorny question of "When will it be ready, you lazy sods?" is simple. It will be ready when it's ready. This is not a cop out, this is just how it is. Writing a guide to the high moorland edges is not as "simple" as writing one to Stanage. There are 120+ crags and several thousand routes. Our aim is to produce the best guide in the world, and that takes three things: perseverance, hard work and perseverance. If you're getting annoyed at the wait, why not offer to help us?

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Are there any plans for a new series of Peak Limestone guides?

Yes. Work has started on these. There is no release date as yet.

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Is the BMC doing a Leicester guide?

Yes. The BMC are collaborating with local Leicester climbers to produce a new volume of Leicester Climbs. Due 2010/11.

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Is the BMC doing a Mersey Sandstone guide?

Yes. The BMC are working with Merseyside locals to produce a new guide to the area. Due 2010/11.

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