New Plas y Brenin discounts for BMC members in renewed partnership

We’ve been working on some special offers for BMC members with our partners at Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre. Keep reading to discover how to access discounted skills courses for yourself.
New BMC member benefits at Plas Y Brenin
Through this partnership, BMC members will gain access to a range of exclusive offers designed to support their development as climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers. BMC members will receive:
- A permanent 20% discount on key introductory courses, including Start Hiking and Start Climbing
- A 15% discount on specially selected courses (scroll down this article for full details)
- 10% off food and drink
- 10% off accommodation bookings
- 25% off use of the climbing wall
How to access these discounts?
To access these exclusive benefits, BMC members must quote their membership number at the time of booking and include the discount code (supplied in a BMC member email in May 2025) if applicable.
Additional exclusive offer for BMC members – 15% off selected courses at PYB until 20th September 2025
In addition to the many new BMC member benefits for Plas Y Brenin courses and services, we’re thrilled that members can also enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on selected courses only until 30 September 2025. Find a course that’s right for you - choose from a wide range of adventure-packed and skill-building courses:
Hill & Mountain Skills
Hill Skills – 2 Days – 09/08/2025 to 10/08/2025
Welsh 3000s Challenge – 5 Days – 11/08/2025 to 15/08/2025
Introduction To Scrambling – 2 Days – 30/08/2025 to 31/08/2025
Advanced Scrambling – Non Residential – 5 Days – 01/09/2025 to 05/09/2025
Introduction To Navigation – 2 Days – 20/09/2025 to 21/09/2025
Climbing
Indoor to Outdoor Climbing – 5 Days – 04/08/2025 to 08/08/2025
Introduction To Lead Climbing – 5 Days – 18/08/2025 to 22/08/2025
Rock Improver – 5 Days – 18/08/2025 to 22/08/2025
Introduction To Rock Climbing – 5 Days – 25/08/2025 to 29/08/2025
Introduction To Rock Climbing – 2 Days – 30/08/2025 to 31/08/2025
Classic Rock – 2 Days – 06/09/2025 to 07/09/2025
Indoor to Outdoor Climbing – 2 Days – 06/09/2025 to 07/09/2025
Introduction to Sport Climbing – 2 Days – 06/09/2025 to 07/09/2025
Self Rescue For Climbers – 2 Days – 20/09/2025 to 21/09/2025
First Aid
REC Outdoor First Aid – 2 Days – 09/08/2025 to 10/08/2025
REC Mountain First Aid – 3 Days – 30/08/2025 to 01/09/2025
Cycling
British Cycling Trail Leader Assessment – 1 Day – 10/08/2025
British Cycling Mountain Bike Leader Training – 3 Days – 22/08/2025 to 24/08/2025
British Cycling Off-Road Leader – 2 Days – 06/09/2025 to 07/09/2025
Intermediate Mountain Biking – 2 Days – 13/09/2025 to 14/09/2025
Downhill Mountain Bike Skills – 2 Days – 15/09/2025 to 16/09/2025
Paddlesports
Introduction to Rolling – Kayak – 2 Days – 26/07/2025 to 27/07/2025
Introduction To White Water Kayaking – 2 Days – 26/07/2025 to 27/07/2025
Introduction to Rolling – Sea Kayak – 2 Days – 09/08/2025 to 10/08/2025
Discover Canoeing – 2 Days – 18/08/2025 to 19/08/2025
Lighthouses, Cliffs and Caves – 3 Days – 23/08/2025 to 25/08/2025
Introduction To Kayaking – 5 Days – 25/08/2025 to 29/08/2025
Introduction To Sea Kayaking – 5 Days – 25/08/2025 to 29/08/2025
BCAB Paddlesport Touring Leader Training – 2 Days – 30/08/2025 to 31/08/2025
BCAB Stand Up Paddle Board Instructor – 2 Days – 30/08/2025 to 31/08/2025
BCAB White Water Award – Training And Assessment – 5 Days – 01/09/2025 to 05/09/2025
Intromediate White Water Kayaking – 5 Days – 01/09/2025 to 05/09/2025
Sea Kayaking Improver – 5 Days – 01/09/2025 to 05/09/2025
Discover Kayaking – 2 Days – 06/09/2025 to 07/09/2025
BCAB Sea Kayak Award – Training And Assessment – 5 Days – 08/09/2025 to 12/09/2025
BCAB Sheltered Water Coach Training – 2 Days – 08/09/2025 to 09/09/2025
BCAB Paddlesport Leader Training – 2 Days – 13/09/2025 to 14/09/2025
BCAB White Water Safety – 2 Days – 13/09/2025 to 14/09/2025
Introduction to White Water Canoeing – 2 Days – 13/09/2025 to 14/09/2025
Introduction To White Water Kayaking – 5 Days – 15/09/2025 to 19/09/2025
The Bombproof Roll – 5 Days – 15/09/2025 to 19/09/2025
BCAB Introduction to White Water Safety – 1 Day – 20/09/2025
BCAB Paddlesport Instructor – 2 Days – 20/09/2025 to 21/09/2025
BMC members can access their exclusive discount by:
- Choose your course from our eligible selection.
- Fill out the booking form
- In the notes section, enter the promo code: (found in the BMC members email sent in May 2025 or by contacting the BMC office office@thebmc.co.uk
Don't forget to include your BMC membership number too. (Note: This discount can’t be applied automatically on the site.)
Terms and Conditions
- This offer is available exclusively to current BMC members and cannot be transferred or used on behalf of someone else.
- Discounts cannot be combined or stacked with any other promotional offers.
- The offer excludes: Embark, Fast Track programmes, Events, and the Scottish Winter Programme.
- When booking group or family courses (e.g. Family Adventure Day), BMC members must be one of the participating individuals - e.g. BMC member + child = eligible.
- Offer valid on selected courses only and must be booked and used by 30th June.
- Submitting the booking form does not guarantee your place - your booking is only confirmed once you receive an official confirmation email from our booking team.
Full BMC member Plas y Brenin course, accomodation, food and wall discounts
BMC members get discounts all year round at Plas Y Brenin, including 20% off introductory courses, 10% off accomodation and food and 25% off at their climbing wall. Click through to see how all discounts can be redeemed.
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