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BMC funds fix path to South Downs' most haunted spot - Chanctonbury Ring (plus 5 walks there!)

This December 800m of vital path repair works were completed at Chanctonbury Ring in West Sussex, one of the most prominent landmarks along the South Downs Way, and also one of the spookiest... Learn about the legends and try one of five walks there, if you dare.

30 Jan
2 min read

Mend Our Mountains Articles

500 trees planted by BMC volunteers in the remote North York Moors, plus 6 walks on the wild side

500 birch trees have been planted by BMC volunteers at Bransdale in the North York Moors. Walk these 6 nearby trails to appreciate the beauty of this remote corner of wilderness, south of the popular peak Roseberry Topping.

23 Jan
2 min read

Hill Walking News

New footpath repair and conservation volunteer dates for 2025

Will you help the BMC repair footpaths and avoid carbon loss in 2025 as part of Mend Our Mountains and The Climate Project?

20 Jan
2 min read

Rock Climbing News

Castlemartin (Range West), Pembrokeshire - Briefing Dates

Castlemartin is on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (PCNPA) land, and is a popular climbing destination. This area also includes Range West, a military training area with a firing range, so climbers must attend a briefing before accessing the area. The briefing dates have now been published for 2025.

13 Jan
2 min read

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Mend Our Mountains Articles

BMC funds fix path to South Downs' most haunted spot - Chanctonbury Ring (plus 5 walks there!)

This December 800m of vital path repair works were completed at Chanctonbury Ring in West Sussex, one of the most prominent landmarks along the South Downs Way, and also one of the spookiest... Learn about the legends and try one of five walks there, if you dare.

30 Jan
2 min read

Mend Our Mountains Articles

500 trees planted by BMC volunteers in the remote North York Moors, plus 6 walks on the wild side

500 birch trees have been planted by BMC volunteers at Bransdale in the North York Moors. Walk these 6 nearby trails to appreciate the beauty of this remote corner of wilderness, south of the popular peak Roseberry Topping.

23 Jan
2 min read

Hill Walking News

New footpath repair and conservation volunteer dates for 2025

Will you help the BMC repair footpaths and avoid carbon loss in 2025 as part of Mend Our Mountains and The Climate Project?

20 Jan
2 min read

Rock Climbing News

Castlemartin (Range West), Pembrokeshire - Briefing Dates

Castlemartin is on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (PCNPA) land, and is a popular climbing destination. This area also includes Range West, a military training area with a firing range, so climbers must attend a briefing before accessing the area. The briefing dates have now been published for 2025.

13 Jan
2 min read

CLIMATE ARTICLES

Climate Articles

Winter tourism in a warming world: top travel tips

How do you balance budget with a climate conscience when booking a winter trip? Making changes to the way we travel is one of the most effective ways of reducing emissions and giving the snow and ice a fighting chance.

06 Jan
10 min read

Access News

The British Mountaineering Council launches ambitious Climate and Sustainability Action Plan

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has unveiled an ambitious Climate and Sustainability Action Plan aimed at drastically reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainability within the outdoor community.

19 Nov
5 min read

Olympics

How our Olympic climbers are supporting the Paris 2024 ‘Ecolympics’

With four GB Climbing athletes heading across the channel for the Olympic boulder and lead competitions starting Monday 5 August, not only are they bringing their A-game in terms of performance but, as part of the BMC, the whole team is supporting Paris 2024 in its bid to be the ‘greenest ever Games’. 

31 Jul
8 min read

Climate Articles

Mend Our Mountains: lowering carbon emissions in Eryri with BMC Get Stuck In volunteers

The latest Get Stuck In party of a dozen BMC volunteers have been working with the National Trust to stop peat erosion, reduce carbon emissions and promote tree growth in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park this June.

22 Jul
3 min read

Check out the full list of access and conservation volunteering opportunities, including footpath mending, sphagnum moss planting, invasive species eradication and seagrass planting days.

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Access and Conservation Trust

The BMC's Access and Conservation Trust (ACT) funds vital projects that protect our crags and mountains. It promotes sustainable access to crags, mountains and open countryside through education and conservation projects across Great Britain.

Land and Property Trust

The BMC owns eight crags across England and Wales, and actively supports the management of several others for the benefit of climbers. Some sites have been given to us over the years while others have been purchased or acquired at auction to secure long-term access.

Mountain Heritage Trust

Mountain Heritage Trust is committed to safeguarding the stories, traditions, and legacies woven into these rugged landscapes. It's archive of films, images, books and artefacts echo some of Britain’s most iconic achievements.

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