BMC Lakes Area Meeting
Join the BMC Lakes Area Meeting as it heads to Grasmere on Thurs 2nd July
- Date: Thursday 2 July 2026
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Village Hall, Grasmere, LA22 9TA
- Entry: Free to attend
- Speaker: Mark Richards "Best Walks in the Lake District: 50 Great Mountain days" (publishing 30th June 2026)
Why not join us before the evening for a social walk up Helm Crag led by Ken & Liz (local Area hill walking rep & Area Chair). More details can be found on the local area walks page
Join the BMC Lakes Area team and the Mountain Training Association local reps, Nigel & Huw, for our evening meeting, social time with refreshments and talk “Inspired by the Fells” with Mark Richards, a well know guidebook writer, podcaster and pen artist.
The evening will start with some BMC business @ 6pm(see area webpage for agenda), followed by some refreshments and a chance to chat to others at the meeting.
Nigel & Huw will then lead the evenings talks with 'How to become a mountain leader',
7:45pm - our guest speaker, Mark Richards, talk "Inspired By the Fells".
An illustrated account of his relationship with the Lake District hills and his attempts to capture them in the written word, pictures and - most importantly to him - pen and ink drawings a la Wainwright. He will share stories from his experiences of great mountain days in the Lakeland Fells and welcomes questions from the floor.
Mark Richards is the author of many cicerone guidebooks and the presenter of 'Countrystride' podcast: Conversations exploring the landscapes, people & heritage of Cumbria & the Lake District.
Mark’s new Cicerone guide “Best Walks in the Lake District; 50 Great Mountain Days” is publishing 30th June 2026. Anyone buying the book on the night will get a 25% discount promotion code.
BMC & MTA memebrs are also entitled to 25% discount on all other Cicerone guidebooks.
Come along for a relaxed and friendly evening with fellow climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers from across the Cumbria. Whether you're a regular or brand new, it's a chance to catch up with old friends, meet new ones and chat all things BMC.
We warmly invite members, friends, and those with an interest in outdoor adventures to join us for the evening.
Join us for an informal evening of discussions, updates from the local area committee, social time and food (there may be a small charge/donation for food).
To help manage numbers please register for free via Eventbrite using the link below
Grasmere Village Hall has a small car park with the first 30mins free and payment for longer stays via the Ringo App.
Other paying car park options are available in the village:
· Broadgate Meadow Car Park: Located on the northern edge of the village (LA22 9RG). It holds 70 spaces and is a great fallback option when the village is busy.
· Red Bank Road Car Park: Located south of the village (LA22 9PX) with 83 spaces.
· Stock Lane Car Park: Situated near the centre of the village with 52 spaces.
Free parking in layby opposite The Swan, on A591 with short walk to village.
DOWNLOAD: BMC Lakes Area Agenda - July 26 (TBC)
DOWNLOAD: BMC Lakes Area newsletter - May 2026
DOWNLOAD: BMC Lakes Area minutes - April 26
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