Hill Walking Events
The BMC is a community of outdoor lovers who share a passion for walking and the Great British countryside. Whether you’ve been getting out hiking for years or are looking to get started why not come along to one of our events? The are many events around England and Wales that you can take part in from guided local area walks to lectures to get yourself upskilled in Hill Walking.
Local Area Social Walks
Lakes Area Walks
BMC members are invited to join a social hike with local BMC volunteer Nicola Merrett (Hiking Highs). This social walk will be a 12km circular route starting from Glenridding. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!
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.
Hill Walking Event Walks
Join us for a social walk that will explore high, open moorland above Kielder Water. This walk is led by BMC North East Area volunteer, Louise Feeley.
Lakes Area Walks
Join us for a walk in the Lake District and learn how to read the rocks beneath our feet to tell the story of our geological history, and discover how it has influenced the environment.
MORE EVENTS
Mountain Medicine Weekend
The event provides mountain first aid teaching to those who love the outdoors, whether you are a novice or have done first aid courses before, you will learn something.
At the Mountain Medicine Weekend, Doctors, Nurses, Mountain Rescue Volunteers and Paramedics join forces in Hathersage, in the heart of the Peak District, to deliver training and workshops to anyone with an interest in the outdoors, coving topics including mental health first aid, frostbite and hypothermia, injured patient simulations and more. This incredible event will help you gain confidence to take your adventure to the next level safer than before.
Local Area Festivals
Celebrate summer at a BMC Festival! A great way to meet people, learn new skills and have some fun. From Pembroke to Duddon Valley there’s something for everyone including our first ever bi-lingual festival in the heart of Snowdonia. Families, beginners, walkers and climbers – all are welcome.
Conservation Events
Conservation Events
Many BMC members will enjoy using Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) for hill walking and climbing. In association with the National Trust, the BMC are arranging conservation projects in the mountains of Eryri. Works may involve path maintenance, drainage projects, stepping stones, vegetation clearance or cairn scattering, led by the local National Trust Rangers. There will be 4 projects in Eryri in 2025. The final project is being held on Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th September 2024.
The Climate Project Events
Join us for an invigorating day of environmental conservation at the beautiful Kinder Scout in the Peak District. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our natural landscapes, meet like-minded nature enthusiasts, and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Volunteering Events
The Yr Wyddfa Big Clean Up is back again for 2025.
News
The Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up returns this Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August after a hugely successful event last year with 2,765 items of single-use plastic pollution removed from Wales’ highest mountain by BMC volunteers.