It's no easy feat, but with a little advice, organisation, knowledge and determination, climbing The Wainwright Fells is doable for almost anyone. Whether hills, peaks, or mountains are your bag, this beginner-friendly guide from Jamie Knop aims to teach you about the fells and how to plan for and complete them. Read more »
Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk covers a distance of 190 miles from St. Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. One of the most popular long-distance walks in the country, parts of this spectacular route are now heavily affected by erosion - but the BMC and its charity are helping. Read more »
In the Lake District, the scattering of ashes is now so widespread that it’s affecting local ecosystems. We asked BMC members to share their different views on this increasingly common practice - here are their funny, touching and occasionally downright gruesome stories. Read more »
The BMC is sponsoring a new exhibition celebrating the life and work of one of the Lakeland’s most recognised walking writers and personalities, Alfred Wainwright. Read more »
Our bestselling T-shirts mapping the Lake District in a way you’ve never seen before are back in time for the festive season. Read more »
Express your love of the Lake District with this eye-catching design mapping the region’s mountains and lakes in a way you’ve never seen before. Read more »
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