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Who we are
From climbing walls to mountain peaks, we are building a movement, where challenge is invited, access is open, and there’s a route for everyone. We work for every hill walker, climber and mountaineer.
Join a BMC local area walk
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
Inspired by our sponsored Wildfire Walk last May, BMC Peak District Hill Walking Rep, Alex Davis-Ward, has created an 18 mile fundraising Challenge Walk - to race the sun on one of the shortest days this winter.
Rock Climbing
Last weekend, the BMC brought together climbers, route developers, local activists, technical specialists and industry representatives for the BMC’s first ever Fixed Gear Conference. The conference brought together a wealth of experience from across the climbing community, with over 60 participants representing numerous bolt funds and every BMC local area, plus visitors from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Spain and from the UIAA in Switzerland.
Peak Area Walks
Help support the Access & Conservation Trust by raising money or donating for the Peak District landscape
Organisation
Thank you for being part of the British Mountaineering Council. Your membership helps us protect access to the crags, hills and mountains we all care about, support the growth of climbing, hill walking and mountaineering, and inspire more people to enjoy adventure safely and responsibly.
Access News
This month, BMC-funded Wildfire Engagement Officer, Damian, went to no.10 to represent the entire ranger and volunteer team who have worked tirelessly to protect the Peak District from wildfire this summer.
Lakes Area Walks
Come and join us for a social walk to Holme Fell summit before heading back for the Lakes October area meeting
Access & Conservation
Come join us on Wednesday 25th November on the rough moorland of Burbage Moor for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem.
Access News
Thirteen Get Stuck In volunteers re-built and maintained drainage ditches and high mountain paths below Tryfan and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in North Wales.
Peak Area Walks
Join the BMC Access & Conservation Officer (England) and learn how the Peak District landscape has been shaped over millions of years
Peak Area Walks
Join us on an early Autumn morning to try and find red deer in the Peak District
Area Meetings
Join the BMC Lakes Area Meeting as it heads to Coniston on Wednesday 7th October
Area Meetings
Come to our next gathering of North Wales climbers and walkers and get involved in the BMC.
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.
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Peak Area Walks
Help support the Access & Conservation Trust by raising money or donating for the Peak District landscape
Lakes Area Walks
Come and join us for a social walk to Holme Fell summit before heading back for the Lakes October area meeting
Access & Conservation
Come join us on Wednesday 25th November on the rough moorland of Burbage Moor for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem.
Peak Area Walks
Join the BMC Access & Conservation Officer (England) and learn how the Peak District landscape has been shaped over millions of years