Do you want to give something back to the activities you love? There are lots of ways to get involved with the BMC and help shape the future of climbing, hill walking and mountaineering. Read more »
The ever popular WiltonFest is back for its seventh year in 2019 and as always we’ve got plenty of fun stuff for everyone to get involved with. Read more »
The BMC owns and manages a number of sites across England and Wales to maintain access for the benefit of all climbers and walkers. Read more »
So, another year gone by, and what a year it has been - clean ups, new routes, lots of climbing and yeah, something about a new guide book. Read more »
“It’s warm and wet out there. That’s good if you have to fight a war in a jungle, but bad if you want to do some climbing in Wilton Three!” So said Robin Williams in the film, Good Morning Vietnam. Well, luckily for the Bolton-cragger, this year’s ever-popular WiltonFest was not warm and wet, but cold and wet. Read more »
Recent changes to access at Wilton 3 have caused concern amongst the Lancashire climbing community, but the BMC and local climbers have met with Bolton Gun Club (the owners of Wilton 3) to resolve any problems. A new access route has now been agreed which works for climbers whilst helping the Gun Club maintain safety on a live firing range and the future is looking positive for climbers and shooters at Wilton 3. Read more »
Picked Wilton’s obvious plums but still keen for more of Lancashire’s finest quarry climbs? Well you’re in luck. In the mighty quarry’s far-flung reaches are a set of routes to match the best that the crag can offer. However they are all about conditions and clean-ness. But recent efforts by diligent locals means that now is the time to go and explore. Local expert, Dave Mann, give you his pick of the best dozen. Read more »
Don’t miss the north west’s premier climbing get-together of the year! The third annual BMC WiltonFest is on Saturday 5 September, and stars Steve McClure and a bed sheet, supported by beers, black puddings and a barbecue. Read more »
As part of the BMC’s 70th birthday celebrations, volunteers from across our local areas came together to host a series of climbing and walking festivals and put some welly into the summer. Read more »
V Festival might think it’s clever holding its music festival in two locations over the same weekend, but BMC volunteers can top that, so we’re putting on three festivals in one September weekend, and adding another later in the month for good measure. Read more »
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