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Be a part of an 80,000 strong community of passionate individuals who are working to protect the places we love for future generations.
Who we are
From climbing walls to mountain peaks, we are building a movement, where challenge is invited, access is open, and there’s a route for everyone. We work for every hill walker, climber and mountaineer.
Join a BMC local area walk
Whether you’ve been getting out hiking for years or are looking to get started, why not come along to one of our social walks?
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Access News
Seventeen BMC volunteers built steps, swept scree and cleared drainage ditches in the Lake District and Isle of Skye on the final two Get Stuck In path repair events this autumn, funded by the BMC Access & Conservation Trust.
Mountaineering Articles
Fay Manners writes her first-hand account of the team effort to climb the first ascent of Apollo 13 in Patagonia. Along with climbers Belén Prados, Caro North, Julia Cassou and Rocío Guiñazu, Fay opened up the route back in February 2025 in on El Cohete peak in Argentina.
Hill Walking News
Great news for map lovers! BMC members can get 20% off Harvey Maps - giving you even more reason to get out and explore Britain’s hills, mountains, and moorlands.
Mountaineering Articles
Whether you’re taking your first steps in Scottish snow or have high Alpine aspirations, come along to the BMC Winter Lecture Series and build your knowledge, confidence and skills for the season ahead.
Mountaineering Articles
Whether you’re taking your first steps in Scottish snow or have high Alpine aspirations, come along to the BMC Winter Lecture Series and build your knowledge, confidence and skills for the season ahead.
Mountaineering Articles
Whether you’re taking your first steps in Scottish snow or have high Alpine aspirations, come along to the BMC Winter Lecture Series and build your knowledge, confidence and skills for the season ahead.
Mountaineering Articles
Whether you’re taking your first steps in Scottish snow or have high Alpine aspirations, come along to the BMC Winter Lecture Series and build your knowledge, confidence and skills for the season ahead.
Mountaineering Articles
Whether you’re taking your first steps in Scottish snow or have high Alpine aspirations, come along to the BMC Winter Lecture Series and build your knowledge, confidence and skills for the season ahead.
Mountaineering Articles
Whether you’re taking your first steps in Scottish snow or have high Alpine aspirations, come along to the BMC Winter Lecture Series and build your knowledge, confidence and skills for the season ahead.
Area Meetings
Come to our next gathering of North Wales climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC.
Performance News
GB Climbing’s Erin McNeice and Max Milne claimed silver medals at the Boulder World Series in Salt Lake City, with McNeice also securing the overall women’s title to cap an outstanding 2026 season.
Hill Walking
A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.
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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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Hill Walking
A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.
Hill Walking
A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.
Hill Walking
A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.
Hill Walking
A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.