Resources

Climbing and Abseiling Resources
BMC - British Mountaineering Council
Climbing and mountaineering governing body

BMC - Regional Access Database
The BMC’s database for access to UK climbing crags.

BMC - Climb Outside Booklet
A really useful booklet produced by the BMC on climbing outside.
 
Southern Sandstone Code of Practice
The BMC Southern Sandstone Code of Practice and 10 Commandments.
 
Eridge Rocks - Climbing Booklet
Information on climbing at Eridge Rocks and the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Navigation and Mountaineering Resources

OS Map Reading Booklet
A very useful and well designed map reading booklet produced by the Ordinance Survey.
 
Route Card
Planning a trip, make a route card to aid navigation and to give others so they know your route in case of an emergency.
 
Naismith's Rule
A handy table for working out: time, distance and speed. - Best laminated and carried with your compass!
 
Countryside Rights of Way Act
A leaflet on the Countryside Rights of Way Act.
 
The Countryside Code
The Countryside Code.
 
Scottish Access Code
Scottish Access Code.
 
Moorland Access Code
Moorland Access Code.

Countryside Council for Wales
Website.


Dartmoor Training Area Access
Information on Dartmoor and the firing range access.

Natural England - Access
Natural England access information.

Scottish Hill Phones
Information for hill walkers about stag stalking activities.

Canoeing and Kayaking
BCU - British Canoe Union
Kayaking and canoeing governing body

BCU - River Access Campaign
A campaign funded by Canoe England to raise awareness of the access issue on inland waterways in England and Wales.

Surf Kayak Skills
A great website devoted to surf kayaking skills and tips.


Wilderness First Aid
 
Casualty Card
Carry the Casualty Card with you in your first aid kit, write down vital info on the casualty’s condition, and pass on to Emergency Medical Services. The other side contains a Wilderness First Aid ‘crib’ card. – Best laminated against the weather!