Jackets gifted to BMC Volunteers by Cotswold Outdoor

These jackets will ensure that the BMC Access Reps, who work hard to maintain and protect climbing and walking areas across the UK, and our Hill Walking Reps who will be leading local area walks across England and Wales, can be easily identified when on duty.

BMC Access Officer for England Jon Fullwood said "I’d like to say a big thanks Cotswold Outdoor for this generous donation. Having these jackets will really help set the tone when meeting with land owners, reflecting the importance of the role our reps do maintaining access to the places we love."

Additionally, four Local Hill Walking Reps, leading a pilot scheme of BMC community walks in each of the 10 BMC local areas across England and Wales, will also be equipped with these jackets.

BMC Hill Walking Coordinator Josh Harris, said  "We are delighted to brand up our BMC Hill Walking leaders with kit so as leaders within the BMC's hill walking community. As the BMC local area walks project expands, the plan is to launch more and more local area walks through England and Wales."

What does a BMC Access Rep do?

An BMC Area Access Rep is a locally knowledgeable climber or walker able to help resolve access issues and look after the crags and hills in your area. They contribute to keeping the crags and hills accessible for the whole community.

Key tasks and responsibilities of the role

• Alert BMC to access issues in their area
• Provide the BMC Access Officer with local knowledge
• Work to resolve access issues
• Attend landowner site meetings and maintain good relationships with landowners
• An access rep may also help organise: crag clean ups, fixed equipment maintenance and crag care and/or conservation volunteering

Further information:

BMC List of Access Reps

List of local area walks on BMC website