City Mountaineering - Manchester

*Current Group: 4 female, 1 male. All solo travellers*

Make the most of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and 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

**JUST 2 SPACES AVAILABLE**
*Current Group: 1 male, 5 female. All solo travellers*

Join an exclusive club to reach the summit of all mountains in England above 3,000ft in a single weekend.
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Replacing our every popular National 3-Peaks Challenge (As a part of our mission to organise environmentally sustainable mountain adventures, we aim to minimise traffic congestion and road pollution) we introduce to you the Lake District 3000ers Challenge!

FACT: Driving the National 3-Peaks Challenge, in one weekend, emits over 9% of the carbon that a typical person uses in an entire year!
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Make the most of the bank holiday weekend and join an exclusive club to reach the summit of all six mountains in England above 3,000ft!
This is a tough challenge that is aimed at people with excellent mountain fitness.

This trip is limited to a small group of just 8 people, supported by a highly experienced and qualified mountain leader.

Starting the challenge off with a bang will be the biggest day of them all, reaching the summits of Ill Crag (935m/3,068ft), Broad Crag (934m/3,064ft) Scafell Pike (978m/3,209ft) and Sca Fell (964m/3,163ft)

You will then relocate on the next day for an ascent of Skiddaw (931m/3,050ft) in the far north of the National Park.

You will then move on to the ever popular Helvellyn (950m/3,120ft) before being transferred to the train station for your relaxing journey home.

As always, we’ll sort out the travel, transfers and accommodation so just meet in London and leave the rest to us.
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Note: the order of events may be subject to change based on local weather conditions

Friday
Meet at Manchester Piccadilly at 7am and take a relaxing train journey to The Lake District where you will be met at the disembarking train station and driven to your accommodation for the night.

Saturday
You will be driven a short distance to begin your challenge and a journey up to the Great End massif for the biggest day of the trip

Peaks:

• Ill Crag (935m/3,068ft)
• Broad Crag (934m/3,064ft)
• Scafell Pike (978m/3,209ft)
• Sca Fell (964m/3,163ft)

At the end of the your hike, you will head to the accommodation for a shower and well earned dinner.

Sunday
You will relocate for your second day of challenge, to climb the highest mountain in the northern Lake District.
Peaks:

• Skiddaw (931m/3,054ft)

At the end of the your hike, you will head to the accommodation for a shower and pub dinner.

Bank Holiday Monday
After checking out of the accommodation, another short drive will take you to your final hike and the completion of the Lake District 3,00ers Challenge.
Peaks:

• Helvellyn (950m/3,118ft)

At the end of the day you will be transported to the railway station for your relaxing journey home, glowing after completing the Lake District 3,000ers.

Expect to arrive back in Manchester at around 8pm.
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Cost: £495 for this all inclusive trip
To join this trip, simply RSVP and pay the £100 non-refundable deposit. We will then be in contact with further trip information, kit list and request for final payment

Included in the price:

• Return train travel from Manchester
• Mountain transfers and logistical support
• 3-days guided hiking by a highly experienced and qualified, full-time mountain leader
• 2-nights accommodation

Not included in the price:

• Personal Snacks
• All food/drinks
• Personal hiking kit
• Personal travel insurance

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All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)

**JUST 3 SPACES AVAILABLE**
*Current Group: 1 male, 3 female. All solo travellers*

A 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:

Friday (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.

Saturday: 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.

Sunday: 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.

Monday: 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 details

Cost 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 guide

Not 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)

*PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND*
3-days hiking and wild camping in The Cairngorms National Park.

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Is there a better way to spend a long weekend than sleeping under the stars, hidden away from the crowds, in the mountains?

This long weekend will involve exploring the The Cairngorm Plateau - The highest plateau, featuring 5 of the highest 6 mountains, in the UK - hiking and wild camping away from the crowds to clear your mind and open your senses to your majestic surroundings.
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ITINERARY
Please note that exact timings and order of activities are subject to change, based on the local conditions at the time.

Friday evening: Departure

• Meet outside Manchester Piccadilly train station at 6pm and board the train for a relaxing journey to Edinburgh.
• Meet your guide in Edinburgh and check in to your accommodation for the night.

Day 1: Begin the adventure

• After breakfast you will be transported to The Cairngorms National Park (South/Central region) to begin your wild camp journey through one to the UKs last wildernesses.
• Today will involve hiking on relatively easy terrain (although the heavy rucksacks will ensure a slow pace) up the valley - through lush green forests, along beautiful rivers and across the site of many BBC Nature Programmes (look out for Golden Eagles, Red Deer, Red Squirrel, Black Grouse, Ptarmigan, Otters, Water Voles, Pine Martin... I could go on and on... This place is as diverse in nature as the UK has to offer!)
• You will set up base camp next to the river/lake (wild swim anyone?) before enjoying dinner and retiring to bed under the stars

Day 2

• Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy an al fresco breakfast surrounded by the huge mountains of The Cairngorms
• After breakfast you will leave your base camp for a journey over some of the more remote munros (Scottish mountains) of the region before returning to base camp for a well earned al fresco dinner.
• Evening: Share stories around the stove and enjoy another night under the stars.

Day 3: Hike out and Return Train to Manchester

• Following your second night at base camp, you will pack away the tents and hike back to civilisation for dinner before boarding a train back to Manchester (expect to arrive at around 9pm)

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DIFFICULTY: This trip is designed to be a moderate 3-days in The Cairngorms National Park and requires a reasonable level of fitness:

• This trip is designed for individuals with a reasonable level of fitness. The hikes involve hiking up and down hills over rugged terrain.
• You should be prepared to carry their own camping gear and supplies during hikes.

Your qualified guide is highly experienced enough to keep the pace slow and everyone happy, safe and motivated throughout the trip

TRANSPORT: Return train journey from Manchester to Edinburgh and road transfers to the mountains.

ACCOMMODATION: 1-person tents.
This is a Wild Camping Challenge trip. We can provide you with a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat if you don't already have them
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Join us for an unforgettable 3-day adventure hiking and wild camping adventure in The Cairngorms National Park! Reserve your spot now and get ready for a challenging and rewarding experience in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

COST: £545
To join simply RSVP and pay the £100 non-refundable deposit. We will then be in contact with more information.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
• Return train travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
• Road transfers in Scotland
• All logistical support in Scotland
• Use of our tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, water purifiers and cooking equipment
• All meals from lunch on Saturday until lunch on Monday
• Guiding hiking with a highly experienced and qualified Mountain Leader

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
• Personal hiking kit
• Personal travel insurance
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All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)