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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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04-05 Hyd 2025

Clubs

BMC Student Safety Seminar

The BMC Student Safety Seminar is for any students who are involved in running a climbing, hill walking or mountaineering club at their University. Find out about this seminar.

Governance

BMC Membership Fee Update 2026

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) exists to represent and support climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers and your BMC Membership makes this possible. It funds the vital work we do in protecting access to crags and mountains, delivering conservation projects and managing our eight BMC-owned crags so we can inspire and support routes to adventure for all. 

30 Medi
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Governance

Terance Li appointed as Independent Director at the British Mountaineering Council

The BMC welcomes Terance Li as an Independent Director who will also serve on the Nominations Committee.

29 Medi
2 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

Erin McNeice qualifies for Lead World Championship finals in Seoul

GB Climbing's Erin McNeice has secured her place in the Lead World Championship finals, continuing a remarkable season that has already seen her crowned the overall Euroholds Lead World Cup champion.

26 Medi
2 min read

Organisation

Exclusive: Rockfax Digital discount for BMC members

A very exciting new member benefit has just arrived at the crag. For the first time ever, Rockfax Digital is offering an exclusive discount of 15% off just for BMC members. Whether you’re heading off to a local crag sesh or your first overseas climbing adventure, this offer gives you instant digital access to a huge range of guidebooks.

25 Medi
1 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

Musson and Jamieson round out GB results at IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships

British athletes Luke Jamieson (RP1) and Sebastian Musson (AU2) closed out the IFSC World Championships in Seoul with impressive performances, placing 5th and 4th respectively in their categories.

24 Medi
2 min read

Associate Wall News

The Foundry, Sheffield, celebrates unveiling of newly refurbished climbing wall

BMC Associate Wall, The Foundry, tells the BMC about their wall's new build this summer and why they recently became a BMC Associate member.

24 Medi
4 min read

Dringo Creigiau Newyddion

BMC Rock Solid Youth Meet 2025: Young climbers take on Northumberland

Over the first weekend of spring, 19 young climbers aged 10 to 17 came together in Wooler for the annual BMC North East / Rock Solid Northumberland Youth Meet 2025. With the iconic sandstone crags of Northumberland as their playground, the group enjoyed two days of climbing, learning and laughter – with just enough rain to provide a valuable lesson in outdoor ethics.

24 Medi
3 min read

Perfformiad Newyddion

IFSC World Championships: All seven GB Boulder athletes advance to semi-finals

The GB Climbing team made a statement in the Boulder qualifications rounds at the IFSC World Championships, with all seven athletes securing places in the semi-finals.

23 Medi
4 min read
22 Ion 2025

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Thursday 22nd January 2026

Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

26 Tach 2025

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Weds 26th November

Come join us on Weds 26th November on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

Mynediad Newyddion

BMC volunteers lay 31m of stepping stones and more in Eryri

This September, a team of 12 BMC volunteers laid stepping stones through boggy ground, planted acorns and collected hawthorn berries in Eryri (Snowdonia) as part of the BMC Access & Conservation Trust's Get Stuck In programme.

22 Medi
2 min read

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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

22 Ion 2025

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Thursday 22nd January 2026

Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

26 Tach 2025

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Weds 26th November

Come join us on Weds 26th November on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

09 Hyd 2025

Yorkshire Walks

BMC Area Walk Yorkshire | Thursday 9th October

This social walk will visit highlights of the Yorkshire Dales, including Hoffman Kiln, Stainforth, Catrigg Force waterfall, Winskill Stones, Attermere Scar and the dramatic Victoria Cave

19 Hyd 2025

London Area Walks

BMC Area Walk South East | Sunday 19th October

This social walk will head to the south side of the South Downs and the escarpment on the North side.

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