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28 stakes later: new belay anchors installed at Avon Gorge, Bristol

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28 stakes later: new belay anchors installed at Avon Gorge, Bristol

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23/07/2024

This weekend the BMC joined Bristol & Avon Access Rep Ben Darby and his team of volunteers near Bristol on the Avon Stake Bash - a mission to install 28 new belay stakes on Main Wall so that climbers no longer need to rely on the wobbly old iron fence as an anchor point. Drone images: Neil Nand
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Cycling legend Chris Boardman CBE joins in the BMC's fight against the climate crisis

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17/07/2024

Yesterday, former Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Chris Boardman CBE met with BMC staff in the Peak District to highlight projects that are successfully fighting the climate crisis.
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Mend Our Mountains: lowering carbon emissions in Eryri with BMC Get Stuck In volunteers

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04/07/2024

The latest Get Stuck In party of a dozen BMC volunteers have been working with the National Trust to stop peat erosion, reduce carbon emissions and promote tree growth in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park this June.
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BMC among the first to sign Sport England’s Going for Green Pledge

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04/07/2024

The BMC is one of the first organisations to sign Sport England’s Going for Green Pledge, an initiative spearheaded by their chair and former Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman. The aim is to encourage the sport and physical activity sector to step up its work in tackling climate change, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
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Election 2024 statement from the BMC

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04/07/2024

With the result of the election announced this morning, the BMC would like to issue the following statement:
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Vic Reeves auctions artwork in aid of ring ouzels in the Peak District

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04/07/2024

The Peak District National Park Foundation are offering outdoorsy art-lovers a chance to get their hands on a one-off, exclusive charcoal drawing by acclaimed artist and comedian Jim Moir (also known by his stage-name Vic Reeves) – created in the PeakDistrict
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General election: access & conservation promises from each party

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14/06/2024

As the general election date draws nearer, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) have reviewed the manifestos from each party to help you make a more informed choice when it comes to protecting the landscapes and crags that we love to walk in and climb on.
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One dog and his man

22/05/2013

While dogs might make us think about waggy tails and man’s best friend, some pooches can wreak havoc in the countryside both for natural inhabitants and other climbers. Let this film remind you of the need to make sure your dog is behaving himself. Good boy!
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Climbing Information Films: Birds

08/02/2013

Don't ruffle feathers by ignoring climbing restrictions this spring. The consequences could be owl-ful. Find out about latest crag access at thebmc.co.uk/rad or download our new android app at thebmc.co.uk/androidrad.
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Winter Climbing: Conditions Apply

03/01/2013

A day out winter climbing in the Lakes with BMC Access & Conservation Officer Rob Dyer, discussing how to identify good winter conditions and minimise our impact whilst winter climbing.
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