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Make the most informed decisions before heading out winter climbing by checking the live Eryri and Lake District conditions.

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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

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
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!

12 Feb 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Wednesday 12 February

BMC members are invited to join a social walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Bev England 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!

Indoor Climbing News

Toothill, Roberts and McArthur top qualification round of the 2025 British Boulder Championships

The opening day of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) British Boulder Championships unfolded on the walls of the Big Depot Manchester, showcasing the best of British bouldering talent.

25 Jan
2 min read

Performance News

Battle of the Boulderers: British Boulder Championships debut in Manchester this weekend 

This weekend (Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 January), Britain’s best boulderers will battle it out for the coveted title of British Champion.

24 Jan
2 min read

Rock Climbing Skills

Lattice Training | How to: Train for Bouldering

Bouldering can be delicate or dynamic - it is a great form of climbing for challenging your movement skills and ability to unlock climbing sequences, as well as your physical capabilities. 

23 Jan
11 min read

Mend Our Mountains Articles

500 trees planted by BMC volunteers in the remote North York Moors, plus 6 walks on the wild side

500 birch trees have been planted by BMC volunteers at Bransdale in the North York Moors. Walk these 6 nearby trails to appreciate the beauty of this remote corner of wilderness, south of the popular peak Roseberry Topping.

23 Jan
2 min read
01 Feb 2025

Huts

BMC Huts Seminar

The biennial Huts Seminar will return on Saturday 1st February 2025

30 Apr 2025

Clubs

Basic Adult Safeguarding Training | Wednesday 30th April

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs to provide basic guidance on adult safeguarding and the responsibility of the clubs.

25 Mar 2025

Clubs

Basic Adult Safeguarding Training | Tuesday 25th March

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs to provide basic guidance on adult safeguarding and the responsibility of the clubs.

24 Feb 2025

Clubs

Basic Adult Safeguarding Training | Monday 24th February

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs to provide basic guidance on adult safeguarding and the responsibility of the clubs.

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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.

EVENTS CALENDAR

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!

12 Feb 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Wednesday 12 February

BMC members are invited to join a social walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Bev England 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!

01 Feb 2025

The Climate Project Events

Brean Down Clean Up | 1st Feb

BMC members are invited to join a Crag Clean up, hosted by BMC South West Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Nigel Barry.

18-20 Jun 2025

Conservation Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 18th-20th June

Many BMC members will enjoy using Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) for hill walking and climbing. In association with the National Trust, the BMC are arranging conservation projects in the mountains of Eryri. Works may involve path maintenance, drainage projects, stepping stones, vegetation clearance or cairn scattering, led by the local National Trust Rangers. There will be 4 projects in Eryri in 2025. The second project is being held on Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th June 2025.

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