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Indoor Climbing Learn

Lattice Training | How to: Train for Sport Climbing

Sport climbing blends strength, endurance, and technique, all while testing your mental focus. Training for it requires building the physical capacity and mental tools to endure the time on the wall required to clip the chains. 

30 Jan
5 min read

Indoor Climbing Articles

10 of the UK's coolest climbing walls to visit this winter

'Tis the season for indoor sessions! But if you feel like you're becoming part of the furniture at your local, why not try a bit of wall tourism? Grab your mates and get ready to check out some of the UK's coolest climbing walls...

14 Jan
8 min read
10-11 May 2025

Hill Walking Articles

Mountain Medicine Weekend

The hugely popular BMC/British Mountain Medicine Society Mountain Medicine Weekend takes place every year in Hathersage, Peak District.

Performance News

GB Ice Climbing Team impresses in Champagny-en-Vanoise

The 2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup is well underway, with the latest round taking place in Champagny-en-Vanoise, France.

04 Feb
3 min read
05 Apr 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Saturday 5th April

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 13km circular route starting from Grasmere. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

31 May 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Saturday 31st May

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 7km circular route starting from Tilberthwaite. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

15 Jun 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Sunday 15th June

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 21km circular route starting from Kentmere. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

27 Jul 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Sunday 27th July

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 9km circular route starting from Langdale. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

23 Aug 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Saturday 23rd August

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 13km circular route starting from Latrigg Car Park, North Lakes. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

Mend Our Mountains Articles

BMC funds fix path to South Downs' most haunted spot - Chanctonbury Ring (plus 5 walks there!)

This December 800m of vital path repair works were completed at Chanctonbury Ring in West Sussex, one of the most prominent landmarks along the South Downs Way, and also one of the spookiest... Learn about the legends and try one of five walks there, if you dare.

30 Jan
2 min read

Huts

BMC Urges amendments to the proposed Visitor Levy Bill to protect volunteer-run outdoor facilities and educational facilities  

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is calling on The Welsh Government to amend the proposed Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill, currently under scrutiny in the Senedd. While the Bill aims to ensure a fairer distribution of tourism costs between visitors and residents, it risks unintended consequences for volunteer-run, non-profit, and educational accommodations in Wales. 

29 Jan
5 min read
28 Feb 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Friday 28 February

BMC members are invited to join a social walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Sarah Lister guiding the route. This walk will explore Baslow Edge and Curbar Edge, returning alongside the River Derwent. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

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Campaigns

From footpath repair, re-growing our moorlands to fight the climate crisis, to organised litter picks on the hills and to rallying members to write to their MPs asking for the removal of the sale of disposable BBQs, we have a great range of campaigns to get behind. Find out more about our active campaigns, and why they're making a difference to the British hills you love.

Volunteers

Our dedicated and passionate network of hundreds of volunteers are the lifeblood of the BMC. From opportunities within conservation, access, competitions and walk leaders. Come and join us!

Clubs

Looking to join a mountaineering, climbing or hill walking club or are you already a member? We have all the essential BMC clubs information and advice for you.

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05 Apr 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Saturday 5th April

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 13km circular route starting from Grasmere. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

31 May 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Saturday 31st May

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 7km circular route starting from Tilberthwaite. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

15 Jun 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Sunday 15th June

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 21km circular route starting from Kentmere. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

27 Jul 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Sunday 27th July

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 9km circular route starting from Langdale. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

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