About us
City Mountaineering – Guided UK & International Mountain Trips from London
We’ve taken thousands of Londoners in expeditions across the UK & International mountains over the years — safely, confidently, and in small groups.
## Small-Group Mountain Adventures from London
City Mountaineering organises professionally planned, small‑group mountain hiking trips from London to Snowdonia, the Lake District, Scotland and further afield to Kilimanjaro, The Himalayas and The Andes
If you live in London and want to explore the most spectacular mountains around the world — without worrying about logistics, navigation, or finding the right people — you’re in the right place.
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## What We Do
We run guided mountain expeditions every month, taking care of:
- Transport from London for UK trips (train and road transfers)
- Accommodation
- Route planning and mountain navigation
- Qualified, experienced mountain leadership
Groups are intentionally small (typically max 8 people) to keep trips safe, friendly, and personal.
Our members are usually:
- London-based professionals
- Solo hikers or pairs
- Curious, capable, and community‑minded
- Ranging from confident beginners to experienced walkers
You don’t need to come with friends — most people don’t.
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## Is This Group Right for You?
This group is for you if:
- You want real mountain experiences, not crowded coach tours
- You prefer small groups and a supportive atmosphere
- You like the idea of building confidence over time
- You want clear information about fitness levels and expectations
This group may not be right if:
- You’re looking for ultra‑cheap mass trips
- You only want city walks or casual strolls
- You’re unwilling to follow safety guidance in the mountains
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## New to City Mountaineering? Start Here 👇
If you’re new, we strongly recommend starting with one of:
- A London intro talk or social
- A **shorter UK trip with our other MeetUp group: https://www.meetup.com/citymountaineering/**
These are relaxed, low‑commitment ways to:
- Meet the guides
- Ask questions about fitness and experience
- Understand how our longer expeditions work
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## Safety, Experience & Trust
City Mountaineering has been running trips for many years and has taken thousands of people into the UK mountains.
Safety is central to everything we do:
- Conservative decision‑making in poor conditions
- Careful route choices
- Clear communication about fitness and kit
- Small groups with individual attention
You’ll always know what’s expected before you book.
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## How to Join a Trip
- Browse upcoming events on Meetup
- Read the event description carefully
- Ask questions in the comments — we’re happy to help
- Follow the booking link provided in the event
Places are limited and trips often fill up.
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## A Note on Community
This is an active, real‑world community — not just an events listing.
We encourage:
- Asking questions
- Commenting on events
- Coming to socials even if you’re unsure about trips yet
If you’re dreaming about the mountains while living in London, this group exists for you.
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## New here?
Most members start with a London social or intro event before booking a mountain expedition.
Upcoming events
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- £100.00
Hike The Cape Wrath Trail (Stage 2)
Inverness Airport, Inverness, GB**Just 2 spaces available**
*Current Group: 3 male, 1 female. All solo travellers*This is the second stage of back-to-back, 1-week trips, in total taking in the entire Cape Wrath Trail, an unofficial long-distance route from the foot of Ben Nevis, to the far north-west coast of Scotland.
You can join for 1-week, 2-weeks* or for all 3-weeks** of awesome, remote hiking!
Stage 1: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093032/
Stage 2: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093081/
Stage 3: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093279/This is a little trodden and for the most part deserted route of 350km (220 miles) amongst some of the most remote and beautiful areas of the UK.
- Week 1: 110km (easiest)
- Week 2: 130km (toughest)
- Week 3: 120km (moderate)
There are no waymarks for the route and many sections do not even have a path. However; the route is familiar to us and the rewards as you walk south from the most northerly point on the island are many in terms of:
• Spectacular mountain views - passing many mountain ranges that are often considered to be the best the UK has to offer (The Assynt is our particular favourite :)
• Coastal scenery - from beaches to cliff-tops in areas that are remarkable but almost unvisited
• Visiting remote communities, and;
• Superb opportunities for watching wildlife.This route has been devised for those who prefer to get well away from the beaten track and is a trip never to be forgotten!
*5% discount for joining 2 stages - contact us by DM before signing up for the discount to be applied
**10% discount for joining all 3 stages - contact us by DM before signing up for the discount to be applied
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ITINERARYSaturday (Arrive and begin the adventure):
- 11am Collection from Inverness airport/train station, drive to the trail head to begin the journey
From 1pm (17km):
- We will begin this stage walking near Glen Affric and the site of the rare Scottish Wild Cat. We will pass huge, hidden waterfalls and remote lochs and will camp either on a mountain top, or next to a high mountain lake
Sunday (18km): Continuing on our valley hikes, we will follow the river as it meanders its way through the mountains and woodlands of Achnashellach
Monday (18km): Most of today will be along good footpaths as our journey continues north to Kinlochewe, with views of the huge Beinn Eighe and towards the impressive mountain of Slioch
Tuesday (17km): This is a relatively easy day, as we hike along the shores of loch as we head to a remote glen for the nights camp
Wednesday (18km): Passing Slioch, we will head to An Teallach and a camp at the foot of the mountain
Thursday (18km): Leaving An Teallach behind us, we head east to Inerlael Forest and Glen Douchery.
Friday (17km): We complete the final day of this section as we hike through the valley to Oykel Bridge.
We will check-in to our hotel accommodation for the night for a well earned shower and pub mealSaturday (departure): For those departing, you will be transported to Inverness around midday (expect to be in Inverness for 1pm) for your return home.
For those staying on for the final week of the adventure, you will have the morning and early afternoon to rest and explore the local area, before we continue on our journey in the evening
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Join this amazing 7-day adventure for just £795 - £100 deposit to secure your place, with the remainder payable 2-months before departure
Included in the cost:
• Guided hiking by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• Transfers, travel and logistical Support from Inverness
• All food whilst hiking - excluding any pub meals throughout the hikes.
• All accommodation (tents provided for wild camping sections, hostels & B&Bs)Excluded from the cost:
• Return transport from your home to Inverness
• Your personal hiking kit
• Your personal travel insurance
• Food & drink before/after the hike and on any rest days***
All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)Please be aware of our Participation Statement and Terms & Conditions prior to joining
6 attendees - £100.00
Hike The Cape Wrath Trail (Stage 3)
Inverness Airport, Inverness, GB**Just 4 spaces available**
*Current Group: 1 male, 1 female. All solo travellers*This is the third and final stage of back-to-back, 1-week trips, in total taking in the entire Cape Wrath Trail, an unofficial long-distance route from the foot of Ben Nevis, to the far north-west coast of Scotland.
You can join for 1-week, 2-weeks* or for all 3-weeks** of awesome, remote hiking!
Stage 1: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093032/
Stage 2: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093081/
Stage 3: https://www.meetup.com/city-mountaineering-expeditions/events/305093279/This is a little trodden and for the most part deserted route of 350km (220 miles) amongst some of the most remote and beautiful areas of the UK.
- Week 1: 110km
- Week 2: 130km
- Week 3: 120km
There are no waymarks for the route and many sections do not even have a path. However; the route is familiar to us and the rewards as you walk south from the most northerly point on the island are many in terms of:
• Spectacular mountain views - passing many mountain ranges that are often considered to be the best the UK has to offer (The Assynt is our particular favourite :)
• Coastal scenery - from beaches to cliff-tops in areas that are remarkable but almost unvisited
• Visiting remote communities, and;
• Superb opportunities for watching wildlife.This route has been devised for those who prefer to get well away from the beaten track and is a trip never to be forgotten!
*5% discount for joining 2 stages - contact us by DM before signing up for the discount to be applied
**10% discount for joining all 3 stages - contact us by DM before signing up for the discount to be applied
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ITINERARYSaturday:
At 11am:- Collection from Inverness airport/train station, drive to the trail head at Oykel Bridge to begin the journey
From 1pm (10km):
- We will begin this stage walking along the River Oykel – famed for its abundance of wild Salmon – where you will set up your first camp of the trip next to the river
Sunday (15km):
- We make our way through the glen, under the twin Munro peaks of Ben More and Conival where we will find a suitable camping spot based on the weather that day (up high for sunset/sunrise maybe?)
Monday (20km):
- A slightly longer day as we head to one of the most beautiful and remote areas of the UK – with isolated mountains scattered across the otherwise flat landscape filled with lochs and moors. The day will end with a wild camp amongst the dramatic scenery of our surroundings.
Tuesday (15km):
- Today we hike around the shores of two interconnecting lochs before pitching camp on the shores of the loch.
Wednesday (15km):
- The day begins with a hike on good tracks over a hilly pass before descending to the next valley. The terrain gets a little trickier (although flat, it’s rather boggy) as we head across the moorland to our remote campsite on the lower slopes of Arkle.
Thursday (20km):
- We continue along the moorland before reaching the road. Pleased with the solid ground, we will hike a long section of the rough road (stopping at a café for lunch on the way) and on to the remote and spectacular Sandwood Bay. this pristine beach, with crystal clear waters will be our home for the night and we camp on the sandy shores.
Friday (20km):
- Our penultimate day hiking day will see us continue along the rugged coastline of the far north-west, ending at the famous lighthouse at Cape Wrath. We will spend the night camping above the cliffs of this wonderfully remote location, celebrating with a wine, or two as we watch the sun set from the most north-westerly point on the British mainland.
Saturday (20km):
- Our final day hiking will be along a well paved military track. We will head east towards the village of Durness (catching the ferry for the short river crossing) and to our hostel accommodation for the night. After a well earned shower we will have a barbecue and beers to celebrate our achievement and our final night on the trail.
Sunday (transfer to Inverness and departure:
After breakfast, we will spend the morning on the beach, exploring the Smoo Caves before heading to Inverness for a return home (expect to be in Inverness for 3pm)***
Join this amazing 8-day adventure for just £795 - £100 deposit to secure your place, with the remainder payable 2-months before departure
Included in the cost:
• Guided hiking by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• Transfers, travel and logistical Support from Inverness
• All food whilst hiking - excluding any pub meals throughout the hikes.
• All accommodation (tents provided for wild camping sections, hostels & B&Bs)Excluded from the cost:
• Return transport from your home to Inverness
• Your personal hiking kit
• Your personal travel insurance
• Food and drink before/after the hike and on any rest days***
All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)Please be aware of our Participation Statement and Terms & Conditions prior to joining
5 attendees - £100.00
Skye Base Camp: Hiking, Scrambling and Wild Camping
Inverness Airport, Inverness, GBA long weekend of wild camping and scrambling the sections of the famous Cuillin Ridge on The Isle of Skye!
Hike into the middle of the mountains, set up camp and start exploring!
Our Base Camp Series offers you the chance to experience camp life and to explore remote mountain areas that would be hard to reach in a day or a weekend.The exact location of the base camp will be determined by the weather and conditions but on this trip we'll be heading deep into the Isle of Skye's Cuillin mountains.
The Isle of Skye is truly one of the UK's most beautiful, unique and wild landscapes and on this trip you'll have the chance to really immerse yourself in it. Both the white-tailed sea eagle and the golden eagle are common sights in the island's skies and its one of the best places in the UK to see otters.
You'll start the trip by boarding a boat that'll take you right into the wild heart of the island. You'll then hike in deeper still before setting up camp. Home for the next three days and two nights!
From the base camp you'll be able to explore the lesser known parts of the mountain range, travelling light as you leave what you don't need at camp. Each evening will be spent dining al fresco as the sun goes down, sharing a drop of wine or a dram of whiksy with your camp mates.
🗻 Spectacular mountain walks - Scramble to the summit of the Jagged Cuillin mountains;
🏝️ Coastal scenery - from beaches to cliff-tops that are remarkable but almost unvisited;
🐬 Wildlife watching - From Sea Eagles to Dolphins
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ITINERARY
Please note that the exact itinerary/camp location will be dependent on the local weather conditions.
Below is an example itinerary:Thursday (10am): You will be met at Inverness train station/airport by your guide and driven on to the Isle of Skye.
You'll board small boat that will transport you into the heart of the Cuillin mountains before hiking deeper into the wilderness where you will set up base camp. You'll be carrying all our kit in but the pace will be relaxed and there'll be plenty of chances to stop and take in the breathtaking scenery.
One we've set up camp, there will be time to relax as you eat an al fresco dinner, sip wine and bask in the wildness of it all before retiring to the warmth of your sleeping bags.Friday: There'll be time for a relaxed breakfast before leaving camp to head out on a day hike and scramble up a nearby mountain with a traverse on a section of the mighty Cuillin Ridge!
Having a base camp means we can travel light, carrying only what we need for that day, and our remote camp will give us a chance to explore the less well-known and rarely climbed peaks.
It'll be back to base camp in the late afternoon for a cup of tea and a chance to relax around camp and take in the surroundings, keeping our eyes peeled for sea eagles soaring above and otters playing in the lochs.
Saturday: The journey back to civilisation. After having breakfast and coffee and packing up camp, you'll hike out of the wilderness (taking a different route to the one we hike in on), scrambling around the rocky coastline and back to our waiting transport.
There'll be a chance to shower at that night's accommodation before celebrating our return from the wild with dinner at a local traditional pub.
Sunday: You'll be driven back to the train station/airport to begin your journey back home. If there's time, we may even stop a local distillery on our for a quick tour and chance to buy some souvenirs. Expect to arrive Inverenss airport at around 2pm.
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Join us for the adventure of a lifetime as scramble on the mighty Cuillin mountains of Skye and discover the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands! Reserve your spot now and get ready to experience the magic of Skye's legendary landscapes!
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A long weekend for an all inclusive price of just £495 To reserve your place, simply click on the RSVP, pay the £100 deposit and we'll be in contact with further detailsCost includes
• Travel and logistical Support from Inverness
• All food not eaten in a cafe/pub/restaurant
• All accommodation (tents provided for wild camping sections, hostel/B&B on final night)
• Guided scrambling and hiking by an experienced and qualified guideNot included
• Return transport between home and Inverness
• Your personal hiking kit
• Your personal travel insurance
• food & drink in cafes/pubs/restaurants
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All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)Please be aware of our Participation Statement and Terms & Conditions prior to joining
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