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BMC volunteers all set for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up

The Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up returns this Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August after a hugely successful event last year with 2,765 items of single-use plastic pollution removed from Wales’ highest mountain by BMC volunteers.

29 Jul
7 min read

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YCS2025: Registrations now open

Youth Climbing Series 2025 - Registrations now open

28 Jul
1 min read

Performance News

Youth World Championships: GB Climbing team set for Helsinki test

Britain’s top young climbers are heading to Helsinki for the 2025 IFSC Youth World Championships, where they will compete against the best emerging talent from across the globe.

25 Jul
2 min read

Access News

BMC wins collaborative conservation award!

The British Mountaineering Council and Peak District National Park Authority – working through Moors for the Future Partnership – have received a prestigious award for our work to conserve the moorlands of the Peak District and South Pennines.

23 Jul
2 min read
16 Aug 2025

Indoor Climbing News

FUNdamentals of Wellbeing | August 16th 2025

Are you a coach or instructor who would like to learn how to help climbers who may need some support with their mental health in order to access the fantastic wellbeing benefits of climbing? The FUNdamentals of Wellbeing workshop could be just what you need.

Performance News

Erin Mcneice takes bronze at Chamonix Lead World Cup; Goodall just misses British speed record

Erin McNeice secured a third-place finish in the Lead World Cup in Chamonix, adding a fourth Lead medal to her season tally. Meanwhile, Andrew Goodall narrowly missed setting a new British Speed climbing record by 0.029 seconds.

14 Jul
2 min read

Access News

Last chance to clear Himalayan balsam at your local crag this summer

BMC Land & Property Trust manager Phill Hargreaves has been cutting down an infestation of Himalayan balsam at the BMC-owned Wilton 1 quarry and asks if you can help us keep this invasive species under control at your local crag too, before it's too late.

14 Jul
8 min read

Access News

BMC volunteers support Dalehead Nature Recovery Project in the Peak District

This July, eight Get Stuck In volunteers, funded by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust, removed 400m of barbed wire fence at Dalehead, near Edale, as part of the National Trust's Dalehead Nature Recovery Project.

11 Jul
2 min read

Indoor Climbing News

BMC renames Young Volunteer Award in honour of Jessica Baker

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced that its Young Volunteer of the Year Award will now be named in memory of Jessica Baker - a talented young climber and dedicated volunteer who made a significant impact in her community before her death in 2023, aged just 15.

11 Jul
2 min read

Alpine and Ski

Melanoma awareness: why every climber, hill walker and mountaineer should take sun safety seriously

With the sun out in full blast this summer, it's a timely reminder for us all, especially those of us drawn to high, open, and reflective terrain to be skin cancer aware. While a day out on the rock or ridge can be exhilarating, it also exposes our skin to intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation, especially at altitude. Climbers Against Cancer have put together some great information about why sun care matters more than ever for us.

08 Jul
6 min read
20 Sep 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Saturday 20th September

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers.

13 Sep 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Geology Walk | Saturday 13th September

Join us for a walk in the Lake District and learn how to read the rocks beneath our feet to tell the story of our geological history, and discover how it has influenced the environment.

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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.

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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!

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News

BMC volunteers all set for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up

The Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Big Clean Up returns this Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August after a hugely successful event last year with 2,765 items of single-use plastic pollution removed from Wales’ highest mountain by BMC volunteers.

29 Jul
7 min read
20 Sep 2025

Hill Walking Event Walks

BMC Peak Area Hill Walk | Saturday 20th September

You are invited to join a peer-led walk, hosted by BMC Peak Area volunteers.

13 Sep 2025

Lakes Area Walks

BMC Lakes Area Geology Walk | Saturday 13th September

Join us for a walk in the Lake District and learn how to read the rocks beneath our feet to tell the story of our geological history, and discover how it has influenced the environment.

01-02 Aug 2025

Volunteering Events

Yr Wyddfa Big Clean Up | Volunteer with us | August 1st & 2nd

The Yr Wyddfa Big Clean Up is back again for 2025.

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