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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.

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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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Hill Walking News

BMC members get 20% off Harvey Maps

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.

20 Oct
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03 Dec 2026

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Birmingham

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.

04 Dec 2026

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Cardiff

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.

07 Dec 2026

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Bangor

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.

09 Dec 2026

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Manchester

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.

10 Dec 2026

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Online

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.

01 Dec 2026

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: London

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.

24 Jan 2027

Area Meetings

BMC Cymru (Gogledd/North) Wales Meeting & AGM

Come to our next gathering of North Wales climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC.

21 Nov 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session | 21st November

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.

12 Nov 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session | 12th November

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.

05 Nov 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session (Women Only ) | 5th November

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.

29 Oct 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session (Families Only ) | 29th October

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.

GET INVOLVED

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

21 Nov 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session | 21st November

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.

12 Nov 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session | 12th November

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.

05 Nov 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session (Women Only ) | 5th November

A free beginner-friendly, two-hour mini skills session designed to give you the confidence to get outdoors and complete your first walk.

29 Oct 2026

Hill Walking

Heaton Park Skills Session (Families Only ) | 29th October

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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