What we’re about
Welcome to Sheffield Mountaineering. We are a long established and very friendly group for people who enjoy adventures in the mountains and hills of the UK and beyond. Being based in Sheffield we take full advantage of the Peak District as well as making regular trips away to Snowdonia, the Lake District, the Scottish Highlands and the great mountain ranges of mainland Europe.
We are best known for our scrambling activities and we also have a vibrant rock climbing scene. Other pursuits we offer include winter mountaineering, hiking, caving, abseiling and indoor climbing. We cater for all levels of ability and experience so whether you’re a seasoned Alpinist, just a hill walker looking to move on to something a bit more adventurous or anything in between, you have come to the right place. All our outings take place under the guidance of experienced and knowledgeable leaders.
Our activities happen with a relaxed friendly vibe and we like to see ourselves as a big happy family rather than a group of strangers thrown together. Many lasting friendships have been formed through people meeting at our events. We welcome new members and first timers and always try to make our group a safe and comfortable space for anybody who is socially awkward or vulnerable in any way.
Though very experienced and accomplished mountaineers, our organisers are all modest, easy going and very approachable. We take great pleasure in helping beginners improve and develop their mountaineering skills.
We are a proudly diverse, inclusive and multi cultural group and welcome people of every race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity etc etc.
Membership of our group is absolutely free but at each of our events we do appreciate donations of £2.00 per person towards our substantial MeetUp fees and other operating costs such as unpaid time off work for those of us organisers who are self employed. Running this group and facilitating quality mountain outings for people with a shared interest is quite a money pit so if those benefiting from our activities can help out in some small way it is always very welcome. Any money paid is merely a donation towards our costs in bringing like minded people together. You are NOT purchasing any product or service such as guidance, insurance or an experience etc. Please read the notes below and we hope to hear from you soon....
Important Notes:
This Meet Up group provides an informal means of meeting fellow mountain enthusiasts and enjoying what the great outdoors has to offer. Although there is always an element of knowledge sharing, it is not a Club or Training/Coaching group and therefore members of the group should not expect to receive any special training or instruction. While mountain safety is always our number one priority, at the end of the day as with any other voluntary activities, you remain responsible for your own Health, Safety and Well Being. For any of the Meet Up activities, please ensure you are comfortable with what you are doing and that you are fully informed of the risks. Any doubts at all then please ask. The group does not have any insurance and cannot accept responsibility for the actions of its members. We will do everything possible to keep you safe but we are NOT responsible for any accidents you may have. By signing up and coming to any of our events, you agree to all of this.
Please also note the following BMC Participation Statement:
"The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are
activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these
activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for
their own actions and involvement."
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Mountain Scrambling in the Coniston FellsConiston Tourist Information Centre, Coniston
Route: Long Crag Buttress, The Bell, Brim Fell Slabs, Brim Fell, The Old Man Of Coniston
Meet at: Outside Coniston Tourist Information Centre, Ruskin Avenue, Coniston, postcode LA21 8EH. There is a large car park next to the meeting point but it is expensive. Better to find roadside parking nearby and make your way on foot to meet us. As an environmentally conscious group, we actively encourage car sharing. Further details of car sharing arrangements from Sheffield, Manchester and elsewhere will appear in the comments section nearer the time.
The Coniston Fells encompass everything that is great about the Lake District. With an array of towering cliffs, airy ridges, delicate slabs and cascading gills, all in a stunning mountain setting, this place is a utopian playground for the dedicated scrambler. This outing will link up three of the best amenable routes in the area to make up one of the finest easy scrambling days to be had anywhere in the UK.
Long Crag Buttress is an enjoyable and entertaining scramble on perfect rough rock with the added bonus of starting right down at the roadside. The Bell is another excellent route, steep in places and tasty for the grade but very positive with good holds all the way. Brim Fell Slabs starts with delightful moves on exquisitely delicate rock before throwing up some interesting route finding challenges on more broken ground.
Topping out on the summit of Brim Fell, this is one of the most satisfying ascents you can have of any mountain in the Lake District without using ropes and gear. To add even more to the day we will then continue along the ridge to the summit of The Old Man Of Coniston, the highest point of the Coniston Fells and indeed once the highest point in Lancashire before the county boundaries were redrawn in 1974.
The full day will include a Grade 1 up scramble up Long Crag Buttress, a descent to the valley floor using an intricate network of sheep paths, a stream crossing and steady hike up the lower reaches of the Copper Mines Valley, a Grade 1/2 (between Grade 1 and 2) scrambling ascent of The Bell, followed by a Grade 2 scrambling ascent of Brim Fell Slabs to take us up to the summit of Brim Fell, then a hike along the ridge to the summit of The Old Man Of Coniston before a long leisurely descent down the valley on the way back to Coniston village.
Photos from some of the previous times we did this outing can be seen here:
https://www.meetup.com/sheffield-mountaineering-rock-climbing-meet/photos/33890742/
https://www.meetup.com/Sheffield-Mountaineering-Rock-Climbing-Meet/photos/31375704/
Difficulty: Grade 1 and Grade 2 scrambling. For more information on scrambling grades see:
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/understanding-scrambling-grades
Experience Required: Some previous climbing or scrambling experience with our group is advised.
Duration: Approx. 10 km with height gain of approx. 800 metres. Estimated time 6 to 7 hours.
Ordnance Survey Map: OL 6 The English Lakes South Western Area 1:25,000 scale.
Guidebooks: Scrambles in The Lake District Volume 1: Southern Lakes published by Cicerone Press.
As always, if everybody wants to contribute £2.00 towards our Meet Up site fees and other operating costs that will be great, thanks.
- Scrambling and Hiking, Kinder NorthBirchin Clough Bridge Car Park, Snake Pass S33 0AB
Route: Nether Red Brook and Fair Brook
Meet at: Birchin Clough Bridge car park on the A57 just 1 km North of the old Snake Pass Inn (now a private house), approx postcode: S33 0AB, OS map reference: SK109914. As an environmentally conscious group, we actively encourage car sharing. Further details of car sharing arrangements from Sheffield, Manchester and elsewhere will appear in the comments section nearer the time.
This outing combines an entertaining scramble with some highly picturesque scenery on the far less frequented Northern flanks of Kinder Scout.
Nether Red Brook is a pleasant scramble on nice clean rock with some interesting moves higher up. The full day will include a long scenic hike along the banks of the River Ashop passing through woods and open moorland, a Grade 1 scrambling ascent of Kinder Scout via Nether Red Brook, a hike along Black Ashop Edge on the Northern Kinder plateau overlooking the Snake Pass and weaving through some interesting rock formations, a visit to Fairbrook Naize with plenty opportunity to play about on little scrambling and climbing moves then a Grade 1 scrambling descent of Fair Brook and a stroll along the river bank and through some woods before returning to the car park.
Photos of some of our previous outings to Kinder North can be seen here:
https://www.meetup.com/Sheffield-Mountaineering-Rock-Climbing-Meet/photos/32066611/
https://www.meetup.com/Sheffield-Mountaineering-Rock-Climbing-Meet/photos/31385703/
https://www.meetup.com/Sheffield-Mountaineering-Rock-Climbing-Meet/photos/30034160/
Difficulty: Grade 1 scrambling (suitable for beginners). For more information on scrambling grades see:
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/understanding-scrambling-grades
Experience Required: Some previous hillwalking/hiking experience would be beneficial along with a reasonable level of fitness, sense of adventure and preparation for any weather.
Duration: Approx. 11 km with height gain (from car park to Kinder summit plateau) of approx. 350 metres. Estimated time 5 to 6 hours.
Ordnance Survey Map: Dark Peak Area OL1 Explorer Map 1:25 000 Scale.
Guidebook: Scrambles in the Dark Peak published by Cicerone Press.
As always, if everybody wants to contribute £2.00 towards our Meet Up site fees and other operating costs that will be great, thanks.
