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BMC members and non-members are invited to join a social walk exploring the southern sandstone area in Kent.
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The new owners of Masson Lees Quarry, Derbyshire, hope to resolve the long-term controversy over parking issues, and many more improvements, thanks to funding from the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust.
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The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can today announce the climbers who have been named as part of the GB Climbing Team for the 2025 season.
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The board of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) today announces that Joanna Coates is stepping down from her position as Nominated Director on the 18 March 2025.
The Climate Project Events
Come and join BMC volunteers on Saturday 15th March 2025 at Wintour's Leap and Woodcroft Quarry for a litter pick and crag clean up.
Performance News
The GB SkiMo team put on a determined display at the fourth ISMF World Cup of the 2024/25 season, held in Boí Taüll, Spain, on 1 - 2 February 2025. Known for its high-altitude terrain and consistent snow conditions, Boí Taüll provided a dramatic backdrop for intense competition against the world’s elite. With gutsy performances across individual and relay events, the British athletes demonstrated steady progress as they continue their climb toward the sport’s Olympic debut in 2026.
Midland Area Walks
BMC members and non-members are invited to join a social walk, hosted by BMC Midland Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Chris Sweetman guiding the route. This social walk will explore the legend of The Wise Men of Gotham and visit three points that are named after one of the most famous legends - The Cuckoo Bush.
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The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) supports the community of Cwmparc, Treorchy, who have seen access blocked on an essential route connecting the village with the woodland and mountain trails.
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The hugely popular BMC/British Mountain Medicine Society Mountain Medicine Weekend takes place every year in Hathersage, Peak District.
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Colin Knowles, a life-long BMC activist, is now the Chair for the BMC’s South West Area. By contrast, for the previous six years, he was first IFSC Europe’s Secretary-General, then a founding member of its Sustainability Commission. Find out more about his life as a volunteer in this interview.
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Since 1944, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has championed access and shared vital knowledge for every hill walker, climber, and mountaineer. As we celebrate 80 years of adventure, we now look towards our next chapter and are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030.
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Your BMC membership gets you a six month trial to AllTrails worth £17.94 - that’s plenty enough spare for a box of posh choccies and a bottle of wine for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. And where better to devour said chocolates and sip said wine than on one of our top five hikes on that romantic getaway you’ve definitely already planned for them… Don’t worry, we’re here to help - take them on one of these lovely walks on AllTrails:
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Hill Walking Event Walks
BMC members and non-members are invited to join a social walk exploring the southern sandstone area in Kent.
The Climate Project Events
Come and join BMC volunteers on Saturday 15th March 2025 at Wintour's Leap and Woodcroft Quarry for a litter pick and crag clean up.
Midland Area Walks
BMC members and non-members are invited to join a social walk, hosted by BMC Midland Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Chris Sweetman guiding the route. This social walk will explore the legend of The Wise Men of Gotham and visit three points that are named after one of the most famous legends - The Cuckoo Bush.
The Climate Project Events
Come volunteer join us to help National Trust with conservation work on one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, above the Upper Derwent Valley. The work will consist of Sitka spruce (an invasive species) tree removal from Birchinlee Pasture (moor). This is a valuable opportunity to give something back to our treasured uplands and at the same time learn a little about moorland restoration too!