Clubs

All the essential BMC clubs information and advice for you.

Are you a club member, on a club committee or thinking about joining a club? Whether you're new to the club game or a seasoned clubber, we've got essential clubs information and advice for you.

Already run a BMC-affiliated club or run activities in a club?
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Looking to establish or register your club?
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Find A Club

There are hundreds of climbing, walking and mountaineering clubs around England and Wales you can join. Find a BMC-affiliated club near you.

BMC CLUB LIST

Our full list of BMC-affiliated clubs.

CLUB NEWS AND EVENTS

06 Oct 2025

Clubs News

Basic Adult Safeguarding Training | Monday 6th October

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs to provide basic guidance on adult safeguarding and the responsibility of the clubs regarding duty of care.

12 Nov 2025

Organisation

Basic Child Safeguarding Training | Wednesday 12th November

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs with a safeguarding contact and children attending sessions with parents/carers. Additionally, this session is open to anyone from an affiliated club who wishes to find out more about general safeguarding and what to do if they have a concern.

21 Oct 2025

Organisation

Basic Child Safeguarding Training | Tuesday 21st October

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs with a safeguarding contact and children attending sessions with parents/carers. Additionally, this session is open to anyone from an affiliated club who wishes to find out more about general safeguarding and what to do if they have a concern.

15 Dec 2025

Organisation

Basic Child Safeguarding Training | Monday 15th December

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs with a safeguarding contact and children attending sessions with parents/carers. Additionally, this session is open to anyone from an affiliated club who wishes to find out more about general safeguarding and what to do if they have a concern.

10 Dec 2025

Clubs News

Basic Adult Safeguarding Training | Wednesday 10th December

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs to provide basic guidance on adult safeguarding and the responsibility of the clubs regarding duty of care.

04 Nov 2025

Clubs News

Basic Adult Safeguarding Training | Tuesday 4th November

This training has been developed for affiliated clubs to provide basic guidance on adult safeguarding and the responsibility of the clubs regarding duty of care.

02 Nov 2025

Clubs

Training for club committee members

This programme provides training, support and advice to the members and officers on club committees and is suitable for new and longer-standing committee members.

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.

BMC University Clubs

Here's all you need to know about running a BMC-affiliated University mountaineering, climbing or walking club.

Training courses for club committee members and activity deliverers

There are a range of training, education and support opportunities specifically aimed at those who are running clubs and delivering activities.

CLUBS FAQs

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