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ONLINE TALK: 'Alex MacIntyre and the birth of Light and Fast Alpinism' with John Porter
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ONLINE TALK: 'Alex MacIntyre and the birth of Light and Fast Alpinism' with John Porter
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Join us on Saturday 7th February at Plas y Brenin for an enthralling evening about Alex MacIntyre and the birth of Light and Fast Alpinism. This talk is a fundraising event with all proceeds going to our current huts fundraiser.
Area Meetings
Our next meeting includes a fantastic talk from Mick Fowler. Come to our next gathering of Peak climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC. Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally
Midland Area Walks
This training activity will explore the experience of walking at night in a lowland area utilising the local Rights of Way system.
Area Meetings
Join the Midlands Area Meeting as it heads to Coventry on Friday 23rd January.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 27th until 29th April 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District 13th - 15th April 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th June 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 22nd until 24th June 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District Wednesday 12th - Friday 14th August 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 19th - 21st August 2026.
Performance News
Olympic gold medallist Toby Roberts has been awarded an MBE for services to sport climbing, recognising his historic achievements and impact on the sport in the UK.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 14th - 16th September 2026.
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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.
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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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Midland Area Walks
This training activity will explore the experience of walking at night in a lowland area utilising the local Rights of Way system.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers mending footpaths in Eryri (Snowdonia) on 27th until 29th April 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District 13th - 15th April 2026.
Conservation Events
Help to preserve the upland environment by joining a team of BMC volunteers in the Lake District Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th June 2026.