The BMC needs to be active in supporting access to the mountains and not be re spuriously rehashing guidance from HMG , the Police , etc Guidance is NOT the law , the law is quite clear : For the avoidance of doubt : Exercising on access land is NOT breaking the law Driving to take exercise is NOT breaking the law Using any footpath that has not been formally and clearly marked closed by National Parks is NOT breaking the law If challenged by the Police , I have been , carry with you the regulations and politely remind the Police of what the law is and is not. You will find they quickly back down. If necessary remind the Police that the CPS are now reviewing every single fine issued as there are concerns with regard to wrongful convictions. The BMC management needs to be far more robust in its challenging of unreasonably closure of footpaths in the National Parks and must stop repeating spurious guidance. Why have you not taken legal action to defend your members rights in relation to footpath closures in the National Park ? The weakness of the BMC in defending the interests of the community is damning and is very reminiscent of the foot and mouth crisis 20 years ago. Then the BMC championed a work with the government approach policy , this was a mistake we got nothing from it , you are repeating the mistakes of 20 years ago today. The BMC's role is to defend access to mountains this is your fundamental job. If the BMC's leadership are too worried about any income you receive from Government being withdrawn or possibly even your personal standing in relation to your your next jobs in a quango to challenge on behalf of your members then step aside now and let people who do have ability and willingness to take on the challenge. I for one would certainly support a vote of no confidence on the BMC's leadership in terms of your handling of this situation , it has been woeful.