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Introduction

Climbers on Diamond Solitaire (VS), Lundy


The Climbers’ Club was founded in 1898 and is a national club whose objectives are to encourage mountaineering and rock-climbing, and to promote the general interests of mountaineers and the mountain environment. We welcome applications for membership from committed and experienced climbers.

The club owns some of the best hut accommodation in the country and is the biggest publisher of climbing guidebooks in the UK, issuing guides to North Wales, Pembroke, Cornwall, Devon, Lundy and other southern areas. We also publish newsletters, and an annual journal.

Benefits of Membership

  • Access to a network of potential climbing partners all over the country.
  • Regular meets throughout the year, in the UK and overseas (see Meets page).
  • Use of the CC’s huts in Wales, Cornwall, Peak District and Scotland (see Huts page).
  • Reciprocal rights to other huts in the UK and overseas including USA, New Zealand, Kenya, and South Africa.
  • Annual dinner and various other social events.
  • Discounted CC and SteepStone guidebooks from our on-line shop.

Click to see how to apply to join the Climbers’ Club.

Cost of Membership

The Subscription has been fixed by the Committee at:

  • £76 for ordinary members
  • £48 concession for members under 25 years
  • £48 concession for members over 70 years (with at least 15 years membership), by election
  • £28 concession for members over 80 years

Click for more information on Payments

Subscription includes BMC subscription at the current rate. Members with multiple BMC affiliated club memberships only need pay the BMC subscription once and any duplicate payments can be reclaimed by:

Please note: If you have claimed back your multiple fees previously, there is no need to make a subsequent claim. The BMC will check your data and provided all your clubs have paid your subscription to the BMC for the current year they will send you an automatic refund after 30 June.