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BMC welcomes decision for three standalone medal events for sport climbing at LA28
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BMC welcomes decision for three standalone medal events for sport climbing at LA28
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Hill Walking News
With the Easter Bank Holiday approaching and more people than ever heading to the hills, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is echoing a vitally important message from Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW): be prepared, be informed, and don’t rely on your phone alone.
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The BMC has a 50+ year history of working with nature conservation organisations to help protect important species of nesting birds, in coastal, mountain and moorland areas.
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The BMC is making your membership even better with brand-new benefits to optimise support for climbers and walkers.
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Quick, buy that new pair of summer walking boots or waterproof you've been needing for ages and round up your payment at the till in any Cotswold Outdoor store to fund peatland and seagrass meadow restoration with the BMC.
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With the first senior IFSC World Cups just around the corner, the GB Climbing Teams are preparing for the busy 2025 season ahead.
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Performance News
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) welcomes the news from the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that Sport Climbing will feature three standalone medal events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Hill Walking Event Walks
You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted and led by BMC member and North West volunteer, Nick Howard. This social walk will explore Upper Rivington Reservoir before returning to Great House Barn Cafe car park. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors.
Access News
Will you help the BMC's Access & Conservation trust raise vital funds for a new, two-year Apprentice Ranger training role focussed on footpath repair in the beautiful Eryri National Park?
The Climate Project Events
The BMC is looking to undertake a clean up of the main paths on Pen Y Fan, in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) whilst surveying what we find.
Hill Walking Event Walks
You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Area volunteers/members of the BMSCMC, an affiliated climbing and mountaineering club, with local BMC volunteer Jim McCall, of the BMSCMC, guiding the route.
Access News
Yr Wyddfa, one of the UK’s most treasured mountain landscapes, is under threat. Single use pollution has accumulated in its gullies, damaging the fragile ecosystem and endangering rare species.
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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!
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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.
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Hill Walking Event Walks
You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted and led by BMC member and North West volunteer, Nick Howard. This social walk will explore Upper Rivington Reservoir before returning to Great House Barn Cafe car park. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors.
The Climate Project Events
The BMC is looking to undertake a clean up of the main paths on Pen Y Fan, in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) whilst surveying what we find.
Hill Walking Event Walks
You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Area volunteers/members of the BMSCMC, an affiliated climbing and mountaineering club, with local BMC volunteer Jim McCall, of the BMSCMC, guiding the route.
Hill Walking Event Walks
You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted and led by BMC member and North West volunteer, Nick Howard. This social walk will explore Jubilee Tower and Tockholes no 2 Plantation before returning to Ryal Fold car park. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!