This Sunday 23 June will see a gathering at Llyn Padarn’s Llafn y Cewri (“Blade of the Giants") sword monument in Llanberis, North Wales. The event marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the North Wales Quarrymen’s Union and is being held to recognise the estimated 1,500 men killed in rock falls and blasts, and the many thousands more who died from the lung disease silicosis, from working for so many hours down the dusty mines. Read more »
Safle monitro gaeaf newydd ar Glogwyn Y Garnedd. Read more »
Hongian Climbing and Hill Walking Festival took part in Blaenau Ffestiniog over the last weekend in May. Celebrating the local climbing, walking, history and culture. This was the first festival of its type in the area. Cymerodd Gŵyl Dringo a Cherdded Hongian ym Mlaenau Ffestiniog dros y penwythnos diwethaf ym mis Mai. Dathlu'r dringo, cerdded, hanes a diwylliant lleol. Hon oedd yr ŵyl gyntaf o'i bath yn yr ardal. Read more »
Bus services to a range of mountain locations in Eryri (Snowdonia) are due to expand this summer, after much demand in recent years and chaos during busy periods. The new changes will be in place from the 9th of April and will remain until the end of September. Read more »
The BMC Cymru Access and the Environment Hustings will be an opportunity to put questions to candidates from the three largest Welsh parties in the upcoming May 6th elections. Read more »
BMC Cymru, the Welsh arm of the BMC is really pleased to announce the launch of its “Manifesto for Climbing and Hillwalking in Wales”. Welsh people will be going to the polls for the Senedd elections on May 6th to vote for a new Government for Wales. It’s now more important than ever for our members to put forward the case for climbing and hill walking in Wales to Welsh politicians and legislators. Read more »
Are you knowledgeable about Welsh politics? Are you interested in mountaineering, rock climbing and hillwalking in Wales? Are you familiar with the BMC’s work, including access and environmental, youth development and participation, and clubs? Read more »
In Wales, while all forms of outdoor activities are now permitted, travel restrictions continue to remain in place until July 6th. But what's set to change after that? Read more »
The BMC Gower Climbing Festival 2019 is now in its 11th year, making it the longest continuously running climbing meetup in the UK. Regular attendees from all across the UK will confess to the delights of the Gower climbing, the fabulous scenery and the much-appreciated morning bacon rolls (veggie options available too!). Read more »
In an unbelivable and shocking manner all three of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team's emergency ambulance Land Rovers were targeted by criminals and put out of action in what was possibly an attempted theft between Monday night and Tuesday morning Read more »
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