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Carry comfortably: Get the right rucksack fit with Cotswold Outdoor

It's National Walking Month and our partners at Cotswold Outdoor are here to help you get your rucksack fit just right.

09 May
2 min read
08 Jun 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Area Walk North East | Sunday 8th June

BMC members are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC North East Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Louise Feeley guiding the route.

27 Jul 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Area Walk North East | Sunday 17th July

Join our social walk exploring Hadrian’s Wall along the top of Whin Sill ridge and heading north along the Pennine Way. This walk is led by BMC North East Area volunteer, Louise Feeley.

22 Aug 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Area Walk North East | Friday August 22

This social walk will explore the highest point in Northumberland, The Cheviot at 815m and is led by BMC North East Area volunteer, Louise Feeley.

20 Sep 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Area Walk North East | Saturday 20th September

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.

20 May 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Helvellyn Edges Hike | Tuesday 20th May

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, with local BMC volunteer Nicola Merrett guiding the route. 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!

31 May 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Saturday 31st May

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 7km circular route starting from Tilberthwaite. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

15 Jun 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Social Hike | Sunday 15th June

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 21km circular route starting from Kentmere. We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable day in the outdoors!

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£14,000 raised for Eryri Apprentice Ranger in latest Mend Our Mountains appeal

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Eryri Apprentice Ranger fundraiser on Big Give this spring, the BMC's Mend Our Mountains campaign raised a grand total of £14,000!

09 May
2 min read

Access News

790,000 sphagnum moss plugs planted by BMC volunteers!

BMC volunteers have planted a grand total of 790,000 sphagnum plugs in the Goyt Valley, Peak District, since our Get Stuck In volunteer events started in 2023.

05 May
2 min read

Hill Walking News

New Plas y Brenin discounts for BMC members in renewed partnership

We’ve been working on some special offers for BMC members with our partners at Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre. Keep reading to discover how to access discounted skills courses for yourself.

01 May
3 min read

Access News

Not just an outdoor store - Cotswold Outdoor staff support BMC's The Climate Project

The BMC's Premium Partner, Cotswold Outdoor, has once again shown a hugely generous level of support to The Climate Project from the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust, by sending staff to plant sphagnum moss in the Peak District.

30 Apr
2 min read

Hill Walking News

Rescue data highlights importance of outdoor preparedness

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.

16 Apr
1 min read

Access News

Support the BMC's The Climate Project by shopping in Cotswold Outdoor now!

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.

15 Apr
2 min read

Access News

DOUBLE your donation to our Eryri footpath repair ranger fund!

This week you have the chance to DOUBLE your impact towards fixing eroded footpaths in the beautiful Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park by donating via the Big Give Green Match Fund.

14 Apr
2 min read

Access News

Help needed to fund footpath repair Apprentice Ranger in Eryri

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?

09 Apr
2 min read

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