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Peak Area Walks
This social walk will follow the river out of the village then up through woodland to the Hayfield 'Dragon's Back' and over the Ethels of Mount Famine, South Head, Brown Knoll and Kinder Low before descending through Tunstead Farm back to Hayfield.
Midland Area Walks
This training activity will explore the experience of walking at night in a lowland area utilising the local Rights of Way system
Midland Area Walks
This free training walk will discuss incident management and implement resolutions whilst walking in a lowland area utilising the local Rights of Way (RoW) system.
Midland Area Walks
This social walk will explore the legend of The Wise Men of Gotham and visit three points that are named after one of the most famous legends - The Cuckoo Bush.
Peak Area Walks
Come join us for a refreshing walk after Christmas - an easy, cheerful way to unwind, enjoy good company, and keep the holiday spirit going.
Mountaineering Articles
Mountain Rescue teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year - whatever the weather. Across England and Wales, 47 volunteer teams stand ready to respond when people need help most, often in challenging and unpredictable conditions.
Hill Walking Articles
From UK mountain first aid to cutting edge high altitude research, join the BMC/BMMS/ISMM Mountain Medicine Festival on the 16 - 22 May 2026
Wild Camping
Camping stoves are an essential bit of kit for outdoor adventures, but they can also be dangerous if used incorrectly. Over the years, there have been many near-misses and serious incidents, especially when stoves are used inside enclosed spaces like tents and bothies. This guide covers the main risks, how to use stoves safely, and what to check to make sure your stove is working properly.
Latest news
Mynediad Newyddion
Volunteers are the beating heart of the BMC so it's tremendous to celebrate almost 200 of our fantastic members coming together to repair paths, restore the landscape and carry out conservation work in 2025. Here are the latest stats.
Mynediad Newyddion
In addition to welcoming four new trustees, the BMC Access & Conservation Trust has been busy in 2025, securing grants and creating fundraisers to support crag and mountain path repair, moorland restoration and landscape conservation in hill walking and climbing areas. Here are this year's highlights.
Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion
As part of our Hill Walking Webinar Series, Natalie Wilson will be speaking for an evening about her experience guiding the Coast to Coast walk from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay.
Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion
As part of our Hill Walking Webinar Series, Dr David Fong will introduce ideas of co-evolution and how complex cognitive, emotional and physical systems in the human body developed in partnership with the natural world.
Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion
The BMC and Mountaineering Scotland are joining forces to raise £60,000 for urgent refurbishments to our members-only Don Whillans and Alex MacIntyre Memorial Huts to keep them open for future generations.
Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion
As part of our Hill Walking Webinar Series, David Matthews will be taking us on a journey through exploring and belonging in the hills and mountains.
Mynediad Newyddion
The BMC had a strong presence at Kendal Mountain Festival this year, with the BMC Access & Conservation Trust charity stand, Women In Adventure film competition and workshop, a local hike, talks by staff members and one BMC volunteer winning a prestigious award.
Cerdded Bryniau Newyddion
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) can announce that Sara Javid has been appointed the new Chair for the Hill Walking Group Committee.