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Whether you’ve been getting out hiking for years or are looking to get started, why not come along to one of our social walks?

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Access News

BMC Land & Property Trust seeks new Chair and Trustees

The BMC Land & Property Trust - the charity responsible for the BMC's land and property assets - is seeking a new Chair and up to four Trustees to join its Board. These voluntary roles present a unique opportunity to help oversee the management of some of the UK's most important climbing and hill walking sites.

22 Oct
3 min read
06-07 Dec 2025

Events

England Climbing Trials | 6 & 7 December

The England Climbing Trials are the key selection event for the England Climbing Foundation and Development Programmes. Aimed at young athletes in the U13 and U15 age categories, the Trials offer a great opportunity to test their skills, grow through competition, and take part in a fun and supportive environment designed to encourage their long-term development in the sport.

Access News

BMC volunteers protect struggling native oak trees in the Peak District

This October, BMC and Mountain Training Association volunteers joined forces with the National Trust to cut down faster-growing, competitor trees to protect native oak trees in the Upper Derwent Valley of the Peak District.

21 Oct
2 min read
27 Nov 2025

Area Meetings

BMC Midlands Area AGM

Come to our next gathering of Midlands climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC.

Access News

BMC collaborates with Scottish mountain organisations to repair paths on Skye

Storms and heavy rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the eleven volunteers who tackled the clogged drainage ditches below the famous Cuillin Ridge in a collaborative project with Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS).

17 Oct
2 min read

Access News

BMC donates 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells

At the end of this summer, the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust donated 10 pairs of safety boots to Fix the Fells which will be free to borrow by volunteer path workers.

15 Oct
2 min read

Access News

Athletic Brewing Company supports path repair in Eryri (Snowdonia)

The BMC's Access & Conservation Trust is thrilled to confirm a hugely generous £30,000 donation to our Eryri Apprentice Ranger fund from Athletic Brewing Company's Two for the Trails grant programme.

13 Oct
2 min read

Access News

Lancashire Group staff volunteer with BMC Get Stuck In

At the end of September, twelve members of staff from the Lancashire Group volunteered on a Get Stuck In event in Eryri (Snowdonia) arranged by the BMC's Access & Conservation Trust as part of the Mend Our Mountains campaign, hosted and instructed by rangers from National Trust Cymru.

09 Oct
2 min read
04-05 Oct 2025

Clubs

BMC Student Safety Seminar

The BMC Student Safety Seminar is for any students who are involved in running a climbing, hill walking or mountaineering club at their University. Find out about this seminar.

Governance

BMC Membership Fee Update 2026

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) exists to represent and support climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers and your BMC Membership makes this possible. It funds the vital work we do in protecting access to crags and mountains, delivering conservation projects and managing our eight BMC-owned crags so we can inspire and support routes to adventure for all. 

30 Sep
3 min read

Governance

Terance Li appointed as Independent Director at the British Mountaineering Council

The BMC welcomes Terance Li as an Independent Director who will also serve on the Nominations Committee.

29 Sep
2 min read

Performance News

Erin McNeice qualifies for Lead World Championship finals in Seoul

GB Climbing's Erin McNeice has secured her place in the Lead World Championship finals, continuing a remarkable season that has already seen her crowned the overall Euroholds Lead World Cup champion.

26 Sep
2 min read

GET INVOLVED

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.

EVENTS CALENDAR

22 Jan 2026

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Thursday 22nd January 2026

Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

26 Nov 2025

The Climate Project Events

Sphagnum Moss Planting | Peak District | Weds 26th November

Come join us on Weds 26th November on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

09 Oct 2025

Yorkshire Walks

BMC Area Walk Yorkshire | Thursday 9th October

This social walk will visit highlights of the Yorkshire Dales, including Hoffman Kiln, Stainforth, Catrigg Force waterfall, Winskill Stones, Attermere Scar and the dramatic Victoria Cave

19 Oct 2025

London Area Walks

BMC Area Walk South East | Sunday 19th October

This social walk will head to the south side of the South Downs and the escarpment on the North side.

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