BMC Walk Talk

The British Mountaineering Council's hill walking voice. Follow us if you love walking in the mountains or want to know more about how you can.

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

1.3m girls are dropping out of sport. Now is the time to change that.

@Team_BMC are partnering with @Womeninsport_uk as part of their #TimeTogether campaign providing activities to get mums & daughters moving together.

Find your move ➡️ https://t.co/3VEX9A3WSJ

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

We would like to thank our volunteers for organizing a group-led walk to the Mend our Mountains funded remedial works at Back Tor, on Great Ridge, and Ringing Roger 👏💚

#Volunteers #HillWalking #MendOurMountains

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

Let's walk! 🙏

@YHAOfficial social walks are taking place in Manorbier & The New Forest today. Will you be there?

Find out more about our BMC Social Walks here ➡️ https://t.co/9rUoDjZvhe

#YHAWalks

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

These boots are made for walkin'... 🥾

@YHAOfficial social walks continue this weekend - will you be joining us?

Click here to find out more 👉 https://t.co/9rUoDjZvhe

#YHAWalks

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

Ready to stride into the weekend? 🗺️

📍 Our experienced BMC walk leaders will be running free, organised social walks from Broadhaven & Youlgreve on Saturday 10th September.

Find out more & book your space ➡️ https://t.co/9rUoDjZvhe

#YHAWalks | #FestivalOfWalking

[BMC Access Team @access_bmc]

With temperatures set to sore over the next few days, it is likely that there will be some restrictions in place to areas of open access land across England and Wales as the fire severity index reaches ‘exceptional’:

⚠️ https://t.co/6SSoKD5jJ9

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Big thanks to the BMC volunteers who teamed up with the @nationaltrust footpath team in Snowdonia to carry out footpath repairs, clear drainage gullies and scatter cairns. 💫

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How well do you prepare your canine pals when it comes to heading out walking in the hills with them?

Here's 6 crucial things to consider when planning a route in the hills with your dog, put together by Lake District animal experts @oaktreeanimals

🐕 https://t.co/M5McbTXsko

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

Off to great heights? Whether you have boots, crampons or skis strapped to your feet as you head up international mountain ranges, take BMC Travel Insurance with you.

⛰️ https://t.co/MR8XIfulUe

[British Mountaineering Council @Team_BMC]

There's now more time to apply for our E-Commerce Co-ordinator role, with the deadline now extended until Wednesday 29th June

[British Mountaineering Council @Team_BMC]

⚠️This time of year when Curlews are nesting on the ground, they're very vulnerable to disturbance which may result in them abandoning their nests.

🦮 You can help by keeping your dog on a lead if you are hiking in the uplands and keeping to public rights of way if possible.

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Do you have an environmental project that could benefit from a funded boost? 💰

We're inviting volunteer groups to apply to the BMC Crag and Upland Restoration Fund with the aim to improve access and conservation in these areas across England & Wales.

🌱 https://t.co/WIdKnlrq75

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Hare we endanger? According to the latest independent research, England’s last mountain hare population is surviving at very low densities & are at risk of extinction ⚠️

The research also showed:
Peatland restoration ➡️ Healthier bogs ➡️ More hares

🐇 https://t.co/DqAiOceJZp

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

On Monday 13 June the BMC & @thebmms Hill Walking &Mental Health Day will be hosted in Hathersage.

Combining a series of lectures, walks & book talks for anyone who wants to learn more about how one of our favourite activities can benefit mental health.

https://t.co/DQyUqontq3

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Ever heard of a tool library? How about a gear library? The BMC would like to invite its members to take part in a survey to see what we can do to make accessing gear greener and more affordable than ever before.

Find out more: https://t.co/97U265jxsx

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We'll be pitching our Mountain Skills tent at @KeswickFestival this weekend alongside tent sponsors @MontaneOfficial.

Stop by and join our jam-packed schedule of ⭐FREE⭐ mountain talks, workshops, mega movie sessions and our mountain pub quiz!
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🎙️ https://t.co/Pkwh09bKzh

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

Brush up on your skills with our hiking zoom sessions:

🥾 Multi-day hiking | 19 May 8pm | Zoom

For your multi-day hiking adventures, we'll cover planning, top tips for travelling light, first time multi-day hikes and what to pack.

👉🏽 https://t.co/0CJmQix8LI

@MontaneOfficial

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BMC and @thebmms team up to deliver the fifth Mountain Medicine Weekend this June.

Medical professionals will deliver first aid workshops and talks in Hathersage alongside a BBQ and social gatherings.

Find out more and get your tickets now: https://t.co/2IYyWMWxsq

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Brush up on your skills with our hiking zoom sessions:

🧭 Caring for the environment | 11 May 1-2pm | Zoom

Covering wild camping, how to poo like a pro, the countryside code, footpaths, dogs, how to #respectthewild and more!

👉🏽 https://t.co/0CJmQix8LI

@MontaneOfficial

[BMC Walk Talk @BMC_Walk]

Brush up on your skills with our hiking zoom sessions:

🧭 Navigation | 4 May 1-2pm | Zoom

Expert @SteveTrenier will guide you through using maps and understanding their scales and cover fundamental navigation tips.

👉🏽 https://t.co/y8DFjYskZP

@MontaneOfficial