BMC North West Area
About the North West Area
The North West area is chock-full with glorious crags spanning as far north as Trowbarrow and Warton, just south of Cumbria, down to Pex Hill in Merseyside and the "proper" Lancashire quarries of Wilton and Egerton. At our meetings we try to focus on practical issues that matter to local climbers; so if you have opinions or ideas about any aspect of climbing in the North West then this is the place to come and meet others- who may or may not agree with you. The NW area has been very active in organizing crag maintenance and clean ups and in pursuing better access arrangements. We are very keen to encourage and support people who want to get things done that actually make a difference.
Upcoming North West area meetings
Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and to meet like-minded people and enjoy a sociable night out (or 'in' on Zoom). Area Meetings also provide the platform for election to a range of volunteer roles within the BMC.
Dates for 2025
Mon 9th Mar (AGM) - Hybrid (Scroll down for meeting link page)
Time for some TLC at Trowbarrow
Join the BMC’s local access representative, some of the BMC Office support team and the National Landscapes Reserves Warden at Trowbarrow to help clean off the chalk. For more information and to get involved see the link below
North West Crag clean up
Volunteering Events
Volunteer with the BMC at Trowbarrow Crag.
Next area meeting
Area Meetings
Area Meetings are run by volunteers and provide an opportunity for you to discuss issues and influence decisions affecting climbers and walkers locally and nationally, and to meet like-minded people and enjoy a sociable night out (or 'in' on Zoom). Area Meetings also provide the platform for election to a range of volunteer roles within the BMC.
Your local area:
North West Chair: Agustin Guardiola (Stepping down at AGM)
North West Secretary: Luna Borella
North West Members Council Reps: Andy Say & Vacant
Access Reps
Cheshire | Jake Jackson | 07985710678
Lancashire | Les Ainsworth | 01539 536678
Arnside / Silverdale | Martin Elliott | 07804 859092
Isle of Man | Richard Corlett | 07624 483565
FOLLOW: @BMC_NorthWest on Instagram
FOLLOW: BMC North West on Facebook
Email: NorthWest.Area@thebmc.co.uk
Current North West Volunteer Roles Available
Would you like to get more involved in the work of the BMC? If you are interested in a volunteer role please come along to the relevant Area Meeting and speak with the current Chair or Secretary. If you are unable to attend please email volunteering@thebmc.co.uk and ask to be put in contact with your local area.
Area volunteers undertake vital roles in the democratic structure of the BMC and the work we do on behalf of members and the wider climbing, hill walking and mountaineering community. Each area holds an AGM, at which elections for a range of volunteer roles are held, and outside of these meetings, members can be co-opted into roles.
Local Area Documents
DOWNLOAD: BMC North West Area meeting minutes - Nov 25
DOWNLOAD: BMC North West Area meeting 4th Aug - Agenda
DOWNLOAD: BMC N West Area agenda - May 2025
DOWNLOAD: BMC N West Area Minutes - May 2024
DOWNLOAD: BMC N West Area Minutes - August 2024
DOWNLOAD: BMC N West Ordinary meeting Agenda - Oct 24
DOWNLOAD: BMC N West Area AGM 2024 Agenda - Oct 24
DOWNLOAD: BMC N West area AGM Minutes - Oct 2024
DOWNLOAD: BMC N West - Chair Report 2024
North West Area Walks
North West Area Walks
Join along for some epic scenery with BMC affiliated club Manx Adventure & Expo
North West Area Walks
Join us in celebrating the Big Walking Weekend with a social walk in Europe's largest municipal park.
North West Area Walks
Join us in celebrating the Big Walking Weekend with a social walk around the foothills of Rivington in the North West.
North West Area Walks
Join us on a social hike to explore the paths and history around Rivington Reservoir.
What happens at BMC local area meetings?
Bolts; wind farms; footpath erosion; crag clean-ups; access issues; dry tooling. If you want to make your voice heard about local climbing and walking issues, then come along to your next BMC area meeting. Here's how you can keep up to date with area meeting information.