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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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08 Nov 2026

The Climate Project Events

Get Stuck In! Moorland Conservation Volunteering Day (with National Trust) | 8th November 2026

Join other BMC members to help National Trust with conservation work on or on the margins of one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, in the vicinity of the Upper Derwent Valley (or on northern Kinder Scout). The work will most likely consist of an activity such as Sitka Spruce (an invasive species) tree removal or Sphagnum Moss planting or tree maintenance (such as guard removal). This is a valuable opportunity to give something back to our treasured uplands and at the same time learn a little about moorland conservation!

11 Oct 2026

The Climate Project Events

Get Stuck In! Moorland Conservation Volunteering Day (with National Trust) | 11th October 2026

Join other BMC members to help National Trust with conservation work on or on the margins of one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, in the vicinity of the Upper Derwent Valley (or on northern Kinder Scout). The work will most likely consist of an activity such as Sitka Spruce (an invasive species) tree removal or Sphagnum Moss planting or tree maintenance (such as guard removal). This is a valuable opportunity to give something back to our treasured uplands and at the same time learn a little about moorland conservation!

19 Aug 2026

Morning Safeguarding Child Training

Safeguarding Children Training (AM) | 19th August

The workshop is for coaches, instructors and leaders working with under 18s to provide them with information about their safeguarding responsibility to under 18s and how to safeguard themselves.

08 Sep 2026

Morning Safeguarding Child Training

Safeguarding Children Training (AM) | 8th September

The workshop is for coaches, instructors and leaders working with under 18s to provide them with information about their safeguarding responsibility to under 18s and how to safeguard themselves.

17 Sep 2026

Organisation

Safeguarding Children Training (PM) | 17th September

This workshop is for coaches, instructors and leaders working with under 18s to provide them with information about their safeguarding responsibility to under 18s and how to safeguard themselves.

08 Aug 2026

Rock Climbing Articles

BMC London & South East Youth Meet

Join the BMC for the first London & South East Youth Meet taking place at Harrisons Rocks. The meet is for young climbers aged 11 - 18.

29 Jul 2026

Peak Area Walks

Hathersage Social Walk | 29th July

Join the Peak District area volunteers for a walk ahead of the area meeting.

Organisation

BMC Women in Adventure Film Competition returns to Kendal Mountain Festival in 2026

Redressing the gender disparity in adventure filmmaking, the BMC and Kendal Mountain Festival are calling for all adventurers and filmmakers to switch their cameras on and get ready to enter the Women in Adventure Film Competition 2026. 

25 Jun
4 min read

Mountaineering News

Mountain Heritage Trust awarded £198,000 National Lottery grant to safeguard climbing history

The Mountain Heritage Trust has been awarded £198,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help preserve and share Britain's climbing and mountaineering heritage with wider audiences across the UK.

25 Jun
2 min read
18 Jul 2026

Lakes Area Walks

Lake District Social Walk | 18th July

Come explore the beautiful Langdale Pikes.

18 Jul 2026

Hill Walking

Whiteleaf Hill London South East Social Walk | 18th July

Join us on the historic Ridgeway trail

12 Sep 2026

Lakes Area Walks

Shap Fells Social Walk | 12th September

Explore Shap Fells, the Lake District's hidden gem

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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.

EVENTS CALENDAR

08 Nov 2026

The Climate Project Events

Get Stuck In! Moorland Conservation Volunteering Day (with National Trust) | 8th November 2026

Join other BMC members to help National Trust with conservation work on or on the margins of one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, in the vicinity of the Upper Derwent Valley (or on northern Kinder Scout). The work will most likely consist of an activity such as Sitka Spruce (an invasive species) tree removal or Sphagnum Moss planting or tree maintenance (such as guard removal). This is a valuable opportunity to give something back to our treasured uplands and at the same time learn a little about moorland conservation!

11 Oct 2026

The Climate Project Events

Get Stuck In! Moorland Conservation Volunteering Day (with National Trust) | 11th October 2026

Join other BMC members to help National Trust with conservation work on or on the margins of one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, in the vicinity of the Upper Derwent Valley (or on northern Kinder Scout). The work will most likely consist of an activity such as Sitka Spruce (an invasive species) tree removal or Sphagnum Moss planting or tree maintenance (such as guard removal). This is a valuable opportunity to give something back to our treasured uplands and at the same time learn a little about moorland conservation!

29 Jul 2026

Peak Area Walks

Hathersage Social Walk | 29th July

Join the Peak District area volunteers for a walk ahead of the area meeting.

18 Jul 2026

Lakes Area Walks

Lake District Social Walk | 18th July

Come explore the beautiful Langdale Pikes.

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