Governance
Terance Li appointed as Independent Director at the British Mountaineering Council
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Musson and Jamieson round out GB results at IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships
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The Foundry, Sheffield, celebrates unveiling of newly refurbished climbing wall
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Terance Li appointed as Independent Director at the British Mountaineering Council
View MoreMusson and Jamieson round out GB results at IFSC Paraclimbing World Championships
View MoreThe Foundry, Sheffield, celebrates unveiling of newly refurbished climbing wall
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Governance
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.
Governance
The BMC welcomes Terance Li as an Independent Director who will also serve on the Nominations Committee.
Perfformiad Newyddion
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.
Organisation
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.
Perfformiad Newyddion
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.
Associate Wall News
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.
Dringo Creigiau Newyddion
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.
Perfformiad Newyddion
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.
The Climate Project Events
Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!
The Climate Project Events
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
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.
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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
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The Climate Project Events
Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!
The Climate Project Events
Come join us on Weds 26th November on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!
Yorkshire Walks
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
London Area Walks
This social walk will head to the south side of the South Downs and the escarpment on the North side.