About us
City Mountaineering – Guided UK Mountain Trips from Manchester
We’ve taken thousands of people into the UK mountains over the years — safely, confidently, and in small groups.
## Small-Group Mountain Adventures from Manchester
City Mountaineering organises professionally planned, small‑group mountain hiking trips from Manchester to Snowdonia, the Lake District, and across Scotland.
If you live in Manchester and want to explore the UK’s most spectacular mountains — 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 trips every weekend, taking care of:
- Transport from Manchester (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:
- City-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 Manchester intro talk or social
- A short UK day hike
These are relaxed, low‑commitment ways to:
- Meet the guides
- Ask questions about fitness and experience
- Understand how our longer trips 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 Manchester, this group exists for you.
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## New here?
Most members start with a Manchester social or intro event before booking a mountain weekend.
Upcoming events
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- £295.00
Yorkshire 3-Peaks: Sunrise to Sunset
Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, GB*JUST 2 SPACES AVAILABLE*
Current Group: 5 female, 1 male. All solo travellersHike in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to see the Autumn Equinox sun rising and falling as we make our way around this classic walking circuit
Begin the hike in the dark to ascend the first hill as the sun rises and aim to complete the circuit 12 hours later as the sun is setting
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ITINERARY
Friday PM
Meet at Manchester Piccadilly train station on Friday evening for a relaxing journey north in the comfort of the train (train ticket included in the cost) where you will be met at the destination train station and driven to our accommodation in The Yorkshire Dales National ParkSaturday
Day 1 will involve hiking the Yorkshire 3-Peaks: A 26-mile hike over Pen-y-ghent (736m), Wearnside (723m) and Ingleborough (694m).
Please don't worry about your own fitness or ability. We will have several leaders on hand to cater to everyones pace/ability. We will also have a base camp manager supporting the trip to assist anyone that decides to drop out at any point in the day.
We will then retire to the warmth of a local hostelry to compare photos over a soft drink, or two.Sunday
Day 2 will involve an easy walk to stretch your legs, visiting the fascinating rock formations offered by the Limestone synonymous with the area.Departure - After the short walk we will make our way back to the buses for your transfer back to the train station and a relaxing journey back to Manchester
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ACCOMMODATION
We have exclusive use of a property (1, 2 and 6-bed single-sex bedrooms)Cost: The price of this all-inclusive weekend is just £295
The price includes:
• Return train travel from Manchester
• Mountain road transfers and logistical support
• 2-nights Accommodation
• 2-days guided hikingThe Price excludes:
- All food and drink
- Personal hiking kit
- Personal travel insurance
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To join us, simply RSVP and we will then be in contact with more information, including a detailed itinerary and kit list.
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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
8 attendees - £500.00
Trek Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, Rombo, TZ**9 people signed up so far - Just 3 spaces available**
*5 male, 4 female*Join us on the summit of Kilimanjaro; the highest freestanding volcano in the world and the highest point in Africa!!
You've heard of the mountain, you probably know someone that's climbed it... How about reaching the summit of Africa yourself?
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The Mountain and the Route
At 5,895m, The peak of Kilimanjaro is the highest point on the Africa continent and is the highest free-standing volcano in the world.There are many different routes used to reach the summit and we have chosen one that provides the group with the greatest chance of successfully summiting this wonderful lump of rock.
The route chosen is The Machame Route. This is a hiking route and not a technical climbing route. The hiking is easy and on defined trails with the distances covered each day as follows
(note: A detailed description of the hike can be found on our new website https://www.citymountaineering.com/kilimanjaro):
• Day 1: 9km (4-6 hours)
• Day 2: 9km (4-6 hours)
• Day 3: 15km (6-8 hours)
• Day 4: 5km (4-5 hours)
• Day 5: 4km (3-4 hours)
• Day 6 (summit day): 7km then 12km (12-14 hours)
• Day 7: 10km (4-5 hours)As you can see, the pace will be very slow and the distances very manageable, with a final push for the summit being the typically longest day
The main challenge on this trip is dealing with the altitude of this big mountain, plus the ability to hike for 7-days in a row, without showers (that's what wet wipes are for!) and sleeping in tents
We have chosen the Machame Route to provide you with the best opportunity possible to acclimatise in order to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro!!
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The Detail
We use the best local crew (guides, porters, chefs etc), to ensure the quality of City Mountaineering trips is not deteriorated and to ensure fair pay a treatment of everyone that is supporting us.Yes, you may find cheaper operators online, but they will rarely include a UK guide (after 20 summits and helping over 250 people reach the summit, I have a 99% summit success rate!) and don't offer the same service to you or treatment of their crew (the locally lead success rate for this itinerary is just 76%)
The cost of the trip is just £2,950 and includes:
- Highly experienced high altitude UK expedition leader/guide
- Transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Hotel accommodation for one-night night before, and one-night after, the hike
- 7-days fully supported Kilimanjaro hike (including local guide, team cook and a porter team that will carry all but your light day-pack for the entire trip)
- All food on the mountain
- 10% discount on all City Mountaineering weekend mountain trips, to enable a cost effective training programme* (note: trips to the UK mountains as training are highly advised, but not compulsory)
- Full compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations (including Financial protection)
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Join Us
If you would like to join us, please click on the RSVP button below, pay the initial £500 deposit via PayPal and I will send you a separate email with a detailed trip dossier, kit list, training schedule and a few follow up questions for the trip.It is then your responsibility to book your flights and to communicate your flight details to me to help manage the team.
The remaining £2,150 is then payable before 20 June 2026 (instalment payments available)
Please note: It is advisable to RSVP and book your flights as soon as possible to ensure that costs can be kept to an absolute minimum
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Not included in the price- Flights (currently £650 return)
- Tanzanian Visa costs
- Meals in town
- Vaccinations
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Equipment (although equipment can be hired at a discount from the African ground crew)
- Tips/gratuities for the local team
- The 10% discount will be applicable on all trips (subject to availability) that take place before we travel to Tanzania in December.
Please be aware of our Participation Statement and Terms & Conditions prior to joining
11 attendees - £150.00
Yorkshire 3-Peaks: Sunrise to Sunset
Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, GBHike in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to see the Spring Equinox sun rising and falling as we make our way around this classic walking circuit
Begin the hike in the dark to ascend the first hill as the sun rises and aim to complete the circuit 12 hours later as the sun is setting
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ITINERARY
Friday PM
Meet at Manchester Piccadilly train station on Friday evening for a relaxing journey north in the comfort of the train (train ticket included in the cost) where you will be met at the destination train station and driven to our accommodation in The Yorkshire Dales National ParkSaturday
Day 1 will involve hiking the Yorkshire 3-Peaks: A 26-mile hike over Pen-y-ghent (736m), Wearnside (723m) and Ingleborough (694m).
Please don't worry about your own fitness or ability. We will have several leaders on hand to cater to everyones pace/ability. We will also have a base camp manager supporting the trip to assist anyone that decides to drop out at any point in the day.
We will then retire to the warmth of a local hostelry to compare photos over a soft drink, or two.Sunday
Day 2 will involve an easy walk to stretch your legs, visiting the fascinating rock formations offered by the Limestone synonymous with the area.Departure - After the short walk we will make our way back to the buses for your transfer back to the train station and a relaxing journey back to Manchester
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ACCOMMODATION
We have exclusive use of a property (1, 2 and 6-bed single-sex bedrooms)Cost: The price of this all-inclusive weekend is just £295
The price includes:
• Return train travel from Manchester
• Mountain road transfers and logistical support
• 2-nights Accommodation
• 2-days guided hikingThe Price excludes:
- All food and drink
- Personal hiking kit
- Personal travel insurance
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To join us, simply RSVP and pay the £150 deposit. We will then be in contact with more information, including a detailed itinerary and kit list.
***
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
3 attendees - £150.00
Exped Series: Hike the Skye Trail
Inverness airport, Inverness, Inverness-shire, GBA 9-day trip (just 4-days off work!), including 7-days of hiking the Skye Trail - an unmarked route of 127km (79 miles) through the island of Skye.
There are no waymarks for the route and many sections do not even have a path.
However the rewards as you walk south from the most northerly point on the island are many in terms of:
• Spectacular mountain views - passing under the shadow of the Jagged Cuillin, the finest mountain range in Britain;
• Coastal scenery - from beaches to cliff-tops in areas that are remarkable but almost unvisited;
• Haunting ruins of deserted villages - destroyed in the highland clearances, and;
• The superb opportunities for watching wildlife.This route has been devised for those who prefer to get well away from the beaten track
A trip never to be forgotten!
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ITINERARY
Saturday (AM)
Meet in Inverness (train station or airport) at 11am, then drive to Isle of Skye for a short walk to your first wild camp location on the farthest northern point on the islandSunday: Coastal hike to Flodigarry (17km)
The trail starts from Skye's most northerly tip, Rubha Hunish, and follows a spectacular section of the coastline, continuing above dramatic cliffs to reach Flodigarry for a night of wild campingMonday: Hike inland to The Storr - Trotternish Ridge (25km)
A slightly more challenging stage climbs from Flodigarry beneath the amazing rock formations of The Quiraing, continuing south on the Trotternish Ridge towards the Storr - this must be one of the most dramatic ridge traverses in Britain!The day will end with a wild camp amongst the dramatic scenery of our surroundings
Tuesday: Cliff-top hike to Portree (18km) then Kayak to remote beach
The third stage of the Skye Trail, takes a short walk to The old man of Storr before a descent to the road, which leads to a fabulous parade along the top of dramatic coastal cliffs with superb views.You will restock supplies in Portree before you head out to sea on a kayak to your hidden beach camp for the night (bags will be transported separately for you).
After a 45minute kayak, you will reach your secluded beach camp and set up tents in the remote bay before having dinner on the beach
Wednesday: Hike to Sligachan (17 km)
After a beachside breakfast, you will pack away your tents and hike, mostly on road/easy tracks, to Sligachan Campsite (and access to showers!)Check in, have a shower, then head to the pub for a hearty dinner before retiring to bed under the mighty Cuillin Mountains
Thursday: Hike below the mighty Cuillin mountains to Elgol (15km)
This day we follow a good track through the remote Glen Sligachan (a valley separating the mighty Black Cuillin with the Red Cuillin) to the beautiful bay at Camasunary . Arriving at the coast on the south-west of the island, we will camp on the shores of the Atlantic oceanFrom here a vertiginous cliff path with fantastic views across the water to the Cuillin
You will set up camp on the coast for wonderful sunset views over the ocean and the Cuillin mountains
Friday: Hike on good trails to Torrin (17km)
The sixth stage presents a lovely day with great views to Sleat and the small isles, ending at Torrin.Depending on the weather, you may be spending your final night on a summit with views over the bay, the ocean and the mountains, or next to a beach which often has visits from otters and the local seal colony.
Saturday: Coastal hike to Broadford (20km)
The final stage follows the coast from Torrin to the cleared villages of Suisnish and Boreraig before heading inland to pick up the Marble Line, the old railroad route into Broadford and the end of the Trail.We will then check-in to our accommodation and celebrate the completion of the Skye Trail with a hearty meal and drinks
Sunday (AM)
Return to Inverness (expect to arrive around 2pm)***
9-days for an all inclusive price of just £895 To reserve your place, simply click on the RSVP, pay the £150 deposit and we'll be in contact with further detailsCost includes
• Travel and logistical Support from Inverness
• All food whilst hiking (from breakfast on Sunday to lunch on Saturday), excluding any food in pubs/restaurants/cafes.
• All accommodation (tents provided for wild camping sections, hostel/B&B on the final night of the trip)
• Guided hiking by an experienced and qualified Mountain LeaderNot included
• Return transport between home and Inverness
• Your personal hiking kit
• Your personal travel insurance
• food & drink before/after the hike***
All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)Please be aware of our Participation Statementand Terms & Conditions prior to joining
3 attendees
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