The present disclosure relates to a winch mounting assembly (1) for mounting a winch (2) to a vehicle (3). The winch mounting assembly (1) includes at least one mounting bracket (7-1, 7-2) for mounting to a vehicle chassis member (4); and a winch cradle (6) for supporting the winch (2). At least one crush can device (8-1, 8-2) is disposed between the at least one mounting bracket (7-1, 7-2) and the winch cradle (6). The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle (3); and to a method of mounting a winch mounting assembly (1).