The IMC is a kindred club of several UK mountaineering clubs; this entitles our members to stay in their huts, and entitles their members to stay in the IMC Hut. Our kindred clubs and information about their huts as follows:
| Club | Hut locations | Hut details |
|---|---|---|
| Climbers Club (CC) | England (Cornwall, Lake District & Peak District); Scotland (Lochaber); Wales (Pembrokeshire & Snowdonia) | Hut details |
| Fell & Rock Climbing Club (FRCC) | England (Lake District); Scotland (Cairngorms & Lochaber) | Hut details |
| London Mountaineering Club (LMC) | Wales (Snowdonia) | Hut details |
| Midland Association of Mountaineers (MAM) | England (Lake District & Peak District); Wales (Snowdonia) | Hut details |
| Belfast Climbing Club (BCC) | Northern Ireland (Mournes) | *Note |
| Rucksack Club UK | England (Cumbria); Wales (Snowdonia); Scotland (Craigallan) | Hut details |
| Pinnacle Club UK | Wales (Snowdon) | Hut details |
*Note: BCC Hut – Henry’s Cottage is not currently in use (06/2026)
2023 Update on Hostels/Community Centre Accommodation
Many hostels have closed in recent years but the following ones are open as of 2023 and may be of interest to IMC members as they are located conveniently to climbing areas. Thanks to Gerry Moss for the intel.
Co. Antrim – Fairhead
Ballycastle https://ballycastlebackpackers.net/
Co. Cavan
Trivia House https://trivia.bedsandhotels.com/Co. Clare
Aille River Tourist Hostel & Camping, Doolin https://ailleriverhosteldoolin.ie/
Co. Cork
For a full list see https://www.the-backpacking-site.com/hostels/ireland-hostels/cork/
Dingle https://www.mountbrandonhostel.com/
Co. Donegal
South West Donegal https://malinbeghostel.com/
Co. Down – the Mournes
www.themournelodge.com
https://www.meelmorelodge.co.uk/ (hostel and camping)
Co. Mayo
Achill – www.valley-house.com
Co. Sligo
Sligo town – www.therailway.ieCo. Waterford –
www.ballymacarbry.com Community Centre & Hostel
087 2664001
Carrick-on-Suir https://rathgormack.ie/rathgormack-hostel/