The British Mountaineering Council

ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Welsh Coast Path - now open!

14/05/2012

On Saturday 5 May, Mr John Griffiths A.M. the Welsh Environment Minister formally launched the opening of the All Wales Coast Path. At 850 miles long this path is claimed to be the first coastal path in the world that completely follows a nation's coastline.
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LOCAL AREAS

Keswick Mountain Festival 2012 ticket offer

14/05/2012

As a partner of this year’s Keswick Mountain Festival we are delighted to announce a ticket offer exclusively for BMC members.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Off-road rage

11/05/2012

The Peak District is under attack from illegal off-road driving. With outrage reaching fever pitch, is it time that off-roading became extinct? Ed Douglas gets behind the wheel.
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CLUBS

Mynydd Climbing Club: Aspirants' Meet

11/05/2012

Ever wanted to get an idea of what being in a climbing club is like? It can be difficult to gauge, so some clubs are taking steps to make the joining process less daunting by holding “Aspirants’ Meets”. The Peak District-based Mynydd Climbing Club is holding one in North Wales this May.
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SKILLS

BMC Student Safety Seminar: October 2012

01/05/2012

If you're involved in running a student climbing, hill walking or mountaineering club then you need to book a place at this year's BMC Student Safety & Good Practice Seminar.
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BMC ORGANISATION

BMC seeks Regional Officer for London Area

25/04/2012

The BMC is seeking a specialist officer to develop our work for climbing walls, clubs, volunteers and young people in the London area.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Kinder 80 celebrations

23/04/2012

Although Kinder is a peaceful place today, 80 years ago it was the scene of confrontation, beatings and social injustice. This month sees the 80th anniversary of the ground breaking Kinder Mass Trespass in 1932, and a whole week of celebrations are planned.
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YOUTH & EQUITY

Burnt at the stake by the media

19/04/2012

In early February, a picture of a young mother climbing with her toddler caused a media storm. Ed Douglas talks to Menna Pritchard about what it's like to live through a tabloid whirlwind, the double standards of the press and how mothers doing adventurous things are perceived.
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

England's coastal access: sign the petition

18/04/2012

The BMC is supporting the Ramblers' petition asking the Government to speed up the roll-out of important new coastal access in England. We need your help in backing this campaign!
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ACCESS & CONSERVATION

Natural England launch revamped Countryside Code

05/04/2012

Natural England is re-launching the Countryside Code with a new version giving updated advice on rights of way, controlling dogs around livestock and wildlife, and preventing fires.
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