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Governance
Regarding membership fee adjustments for 2025, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) are asking for feedback ahead of the Board meeting on the 18th September 2024.
Governance
Today, Roger Murray has announced that he will not seek re-election as Chair of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) following the conclusion of his term at the end of November 2024.
Rock Destinations
Dreaming of big numbers this year? We reveal six sizzling holiday rock destinations that will send your grade through the roof. Whether your sight is on 6b or you're aching for 8a, here are Steve McClure's top picks.
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This next session of BMC Safeguarding Surgeries is an online open meeting for anyone who has any general queries regarding safeguarding, guidance or support, or would like to share good practice with others.
Governance
As part of our ongoing commitment in creating new opportunities for members to keep up to date with BMC news and activities we are running a series of Members Forum webinars.
Rock Destinations
Think that you can't climb towers like these? Think again. Clip into our top ten via ferratas and reach heights that normal walks just can't reach.
Rock Climbing
A peregrine survey by boat with high-quality photography organised by local BMC Access Reps Iain Peters and James Mann has helped to identify peregrine nesting sites so that a blanket ban on climbing at the Cornish climbing site of Carn Cowla can be lifted. A temporary ban had been put in place by the National Trust covering the cliffs between Tubby Head and Bawden Cliff, including major route locations up to and beyond the America Buttress. The ban has now been lifted so all sections are open, with only crag- and area-specific restrictions in place when necessary.
Hill Walking Events
Join us for a social walk! It's the third year of the BMC joining up with the YHA's Festival of Walking and our guided social walks offer a safe and supportive space to get involved with walking and meet other walkers.
Access News
The BMC volunteers have been super busy this summer, with the latest Get Stuck In project seeing 12 of them create a 50m length of stepping stone path to make a more sustainable way through the bog below Tryfan, Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales.
Governance
We are pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the breadth and depth our work.
Indoor Climbing News
Zoe Peetermans and Sam Butterworth claimed the 2024 British Boulder Champions titles on Sunday 25th August at Last Sun Dance in Leeds.
Rock Destinations
Planning an adventure? Remember to pack BMC Travel Insurance. We’ve got your back: from bouldering in France to trekking in India, sport climbing in Thailand to new routes in the Himalaya. Here are five reasons why BMC Travel Insurance is built for the mountains.
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Campaigns
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.
Volunteers
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!
Clubs
Looking to join a mountaineering, climbing or hill walking club or are you already a member? We have all the essential BMC clubs information and advice for you.
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Hill Walking Events
Join us for a social walk! It's the third year of the BMC joining up with the YHA's Festival of Walking and our guided social walks offer a safe and supportive space to get involved with walking and meet other walkers.
Hill Walking Events
Join us for a social walk! It's the third year of the BMC joining up with the YHA's Festival of Walking and our guided social walks offer a safe and supportive space to get involved with walking and meet other walkers.
Conservation Events
On Saturday the 21 September the BMC with partners and volunteers across Eryri (Snowdonia) will head up to clean a large area near the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
Hill Walking Events
Join a social walk. The YHA Festival of Walking's guided social walks offer a safe and supportive space to get involved with walking and meet other walkers.