Author: Keith Simmonds

The Scotland trip is taking shape with 12 members and prospects signed up. We may be able to take one or two more. The location near Glencoe requires good fitness, prior mountain experience and excellent waterproofs!

Places are available for the trip to Devon later this month. In total 12 places are available for Friday and Saturday. We are staying in Exmoor National Park at the Blindwell Bunkhouse in South Molton. The location is well placed for walking, canoeing, climbing and mountain biking. BMC members: check your email for trip details…

Two important updates have been made: Date and Venue of the Monthly Socials have changed – these will now be held on the first Wednesday of each month and at The Embankment in Bedford. The next meeting will be on 6 May. By holding these ahead of the trip we can discuss potential routes and…

Places are available for the trip to Stair in the Lake District later this month. 21 places are available for Friday and Saturday with the option of Thursday too. The cottage is located in the Newlands Valley near Keswick so easy to reach and is well placed for rock climbing and mountaineering in Borrowdale and…

Places are available for the trip to Nant Peris in Snowdonia later this month. The cottage is located in the Llanberis Pass so well placed for mountaineering and walking options from the door. Check your email for trip  details or contact Chris at  bedfordmountaineeringclub@gmail.com for more information.

Today we celebrate the incredible women in our mountaineering community — the climbers, walkers, and friends who inspire us every time they step into the hills or up the rock face. From summits to quiet moments in the hills, your strength, and passion continue to shape our club and our shared love of the outdoors.…

All of the available beds in the Agnes Spencer hut have now been taken so some members are booking alternative bunkhouse accommodation near by. Get in touch with Meets Admin for information.

We have booked 10 places at the Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut, just North of Ballachulish.  There is some superb walking and climbing nearby, including the Ballachulish Horseshoe with Glen Coe and Ben Nevis nearby. Details in the recent email from Meets Admin.