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Hillwalking Destinations

Five reasons to go trekking in Europe

From top tips for ultra-classics like the Tour du Mont Blanc, to insider secrets on lesser-known gems, five trekking leaders offer their favourite routes in Europe. If in any doubt of your ability, you know the score: hire a guide.

12 Nov
8 min read
12 Dec 2024

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Bristol

Do you want to stride out into the winter hills and mountains with confidence? Take your winter adventure skills to the next level with our Winter Lecture Series.

11 Dec 2024

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Manchester

Do you want to stride out into the winter hills and mountains with confidence? Take your winter adventure skills to the next level with our Winter Lecture Series.

10 Dec 2024

Mountaineering Articles

BMC Winter Lecture Series: Bangor

Do you want to stride out into the winter hills and mountains with confidence? Take your winter adventure skills to the next level with our Winter Lecture Series.

Hillwalking Destinations

Five historic walking routes to explore Scotland in autumn and winter

Scotland might be most famous for its mountainous ascents, but those that fail to stray from the summits are often overlooking some of the UK’s most stunning walks. These five lower level routes recommended by ScotWays are perfect for days when the tops are looking a little too blowy.

04 Nov
8 min read

Hill Walking Articles

Mental health, nutrition & exercise during menopause

Perimenopause and menopause mark a major transition in a woman’s life, not only affecting her reproductive system, but also potentially leading to noticeable changes in her mental and physical wellbeing. Women in their 40s and 50s may often experience sleep disturbances, mood swings, low mood and cognitive shifts, such as brain fog, often without realising that these symptoms are directly tied to hormonal fluctuations.

23 Oct
7 min read
30 Nov 2024

Hill Walking Events

BMC North West Area Hill Walk | Saturday 30th November

BMC members are invited to join a Social Hike in the High Peak delivered by Members of the Rucksack Club on Saturday 30th November 2024

Hill Walking Articles

Supporting your tendons, joints, and cartilage through the decades: a guide for hill walkers

For many hill walkers, the call of the wild is a lifelong passion. However, the demands placed on our bodies by these activities require thoughtful care, especially as we age.

12 Sep
5 min read

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Mend Our Mountains Articles

Everything you need to know about the ongoing Roseberry Topping footpaths repairs, North Yorkshire

Work to improve the first route at Roseberry Topping from Newton Woods to the summit is now complete, but there are 9 more sections of path repair to go over the next two years. Here's everything you need to know about the ongoing repairs, where to walk, when and why.

26 Nov
8 min read

Access News

Everything you need to know about the proposed new National Park in North Wales

Consultation on Wales’ proposed new National Park – member’s views needed.

15 Nov
8 min read

Mend Our Mountains Articles

Our 6 favourite sunrise & sunset routes for National Hiking Day

This Sunday is National Hiking Day, celebrated on 17 November, encouraging people to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature through hill walking. Use the BMC's hiking route ideas to inspire you and our mapping discounts and freebies to navigate your way.

15 Nov
8 min read

Mend Our Mountains Articles

Top 6 accessible routes for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams

With a new all-terrain, electric mobility scooter in the Cotswolds Natural Landscape thanks to Mend Our Mountains support, we celebrate the rise in accessible outdoor routes with a top six across the UK.

14 Nov
8 min read

Mend Our Mountains Articles

5 favourite Exmoor walks using the new Great Bradley Bridge

Part-funded by the BMC, the new Great Bradley Bridge in Exmoor opens up access to the famous, 117-mile Two Moors Way long distance walking trail. Here are our five favourite walks that take in this new crossing.

01 Nov
8 min read

Hill Walking News

Top 5 walks & climbs around the newly repaired footpaths at Haytor Rocks, Dartmoor

With almost 2,000m of footpath around Haytor Rocks in Dartmoor newly repaired, thanks to BMC Access & Conservation Trust funding from the Mend Our Mountains campaign, here are our top 5 walks and climbs in the area.

18 Oct
8 min read

Hill Walking News

A third of rubbish removed from Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) could be avoided with an All-In Deposit Return Scheme

Over 800 drinks containers were removed from Wales’ highest peak last weekend causing environmental campaigners to demand the urgent introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

15 Oct
4 min read

Access Articles

5 things you didn’t know about hill walking’s most important plant

This unassuming, bright, green or red moss with lush, almost tentacle-like fronds is hiding five well-kept secrets.

04 Oct
2 min read

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