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Governance
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Hawkins as Chair of its Board of Directors. Catherine will commence her term in June 2025, bringing with her a wealth of leadership experience and a deep-rooted passion for outdoor recreation and conservation.
Rock Climbing News
With this morning’s news of the Heathrow Airport closure, find out what to do if your holiday plans get disrupted. Here’s a simple three step guide for how to deal with cancelled or delayed flights.
Access News
Work has been carried out by the BMC's Land and Property Trust (LPT) at the BMC-owned site of Horseshoe Quarry to allow access for emergency vehicles and people using wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Rock Climbing News
Connect with new friends from all over the UK and Ireland, climb with like-minded people, go wild over Welsh trad: the BMC Summer Rock Climbing Meet 2025 is returning to North Wales.
The Climate Project Events
Join us for an invigorating day of environmental conservation in Edale, in the Peak District. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural landscapes, meet like-minded nature enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery.
The Climate Project Events
Join us for an invigorating day of environmental conservation at the beautiful Kinder Scout in the Peak District. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural landscapes, meet like-minded nature enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Rock Climbing Gear
Ready to defy gravity this season? Snow+Rock has all the gear you need to hit the rock. Their in-store team has scanned the shelves for the best recommendations to pack as you head off in search of some sunny rock.
Performance News
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can today announce the climbers who have been named as part of the England National and Regional Squads for the 2025 season.
Performance News
The international climbing season got underway this past weekend with the IFSC Boulder European Cup in Munich, Germany, with a strong showing from the eight athletes representing Great Britain.
Access News
BMC staff and members have worked hard to repair and improve the safety of the badly-eroded landing areas for two popular, classic bouldering problems at the Plantation area of Stanage.
News
At it’s recent Members Open Forum the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) shared their budget priorities for the 2025/2026 financial year.
Hill Walking Event Walks
BMC members and non-members are invited to join a social walk exploring the southern sandstone area in Kent.
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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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The Climate Project Events
Join us for an invigorating day of environmental conservation in Edale, in the Peak District. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural landscapes, meet like-minded nature enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery.
The Climate Project Events
Join us for an invigorating day of environmental conservation at the beautiful Kinder Scout in the Peak District. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural landscapes, meet like-minded nature enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery.
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.