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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

Rock Climbing Skills

Lattice Training | How to: Train for Trad Climbing

Trad climbing is a unique challenge that tests your strength, endurance, technique, and mental resilience, making it deeply rewarding. British trad climbing is steeped in history, with a strong emphasis on ethics and the adventure of onsighting—starting from the ground with no prior experience or information.

15 Jan
11 min read

Insurance News

BMC Travel Insurance has frozen prices on annual multi-trip policies

Great news! BMC annual multi-trip prices are being held for the coming year - meaning annual cover for your winter adventures in the mountains has been frozen solid.

15 Jan
2 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

BMC embraces historic, Welsh names at Dinorwig Quarries

In 2024, the BMC (British Mountaineering Council) in Cymru (Wales) has been actively collaborating with local groups to explore the historical place names of the popular climbing area of Dinorwig Quarries, or Chwarel Dinorwig as they are locally known.

15 Jan
4 min read
22 Jan 2025

Governance

Clubs Open Forum

As part of our ongoing commitment in creating new opportunities for members to keep up to date with BMC news and activities we are running a Clubs Open Forum.

Rock Climbing News

Castlemartin (Range West), Pembrokeshire - Briefing Dates

Castlemartin is on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (PCNPA) land, and is a popular climbing destination. This area also includes Range West, a military training area with a firing range, so climbers must attend a briefing before accessing the area. The briefing dates have now been published for 2025.

13 Jan
2 min read
01 Feb 2025

Huts

BMC Huts Seminar

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

16 Mar 2025

Clubs

Training for club committee members

This programme provides training, support and advice to the members and officers on club committees and is suitable for new and longer-standing committee members.

18-20 Jun 2025

The Climate Project 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.

20-22 Aug 2025

The Climate Project Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 20th-22nd August

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 third project is being held on Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd August 2025.

28-30 Apr 2025

The Climate Project Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 28th-30th April

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 first project is being held on Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th April 2025.

15-17 Sep 2025

The Climate Project Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 15th-17th September

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 final project is being held on Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th September 2024.

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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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18-20 Jun 2025

The Climate Project 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.

20-22 Aug 2025

The Climate Project Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 20th-22nd August

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 third project is being held on Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd August 2025.

28-30 Apr 2025

The Climate Project Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 28th-30th April

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 first project is being held on Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th April 2025.

15-17 Sep 2025

The Climate Project Events

BMC Mend Our Mountains 'Get Stuck In' - Eryri | 15th-17th September

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 final project is being held on Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th September 2024.

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