What we’re about
Welcome to Sheffield Mountaineering. We are a long established and very friendly group for people who enjoy exploring mountains and hills in the UK without being solely focused on rock climbing (although we do plenty of that too). 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.
Our main activities include scrambling, rock climbing, winter climbing, 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 an experienced mountain leader.
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. We do not wish to make any profit from our mission of facilitating mountain outings for like minded people under professional level guidance but if those benefiting from our activities can help out with our expenses in some small way it is always very welcome. Please see the notes below and 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.
Please 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."
Route: Y Gribin Ridge, Mount Snowdon, Y Lliwedd
Meet at: Nant Peris car park on the A4086 just east of Nant Peris village, OS map reference SH607581, approx postcode LL55 4UF. From there we will use the park and ride service. This is the only realistic way of doing it these days. The only alternative is to book Pen Y Pas car park well in advance at a cost of £20 which is non refundable if the event is rained off. The park and ride works out so much cheaper. 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.
Well it had to happen sometime. The first ever Sheffield Mountaineering trip to Mount Snowdon. As the highest peak in England and Wales, this iconic mountain needs no introduction. Its unmistakeable and spectacular conical summit towers over the national park named in its honour and dominates the North Wales skyline for miles around. Our route of ascent will eschew all the busy tourist paths and instead take a much lesser trodden exciting but amenable ridge scramble.
Y Gribin Ridge (not to be confused with its namesake in the Ogwen Valley) rises dramatically from the picturesque tarn of Glaslyn to reach the skyline close to the summit of Mount Snowdon. It is a fairly broad ridge with various possible lines, all offering high quality easy grade scrambling.
The full day will include a steady hike up the lower part of the Pyg Track to the col at Bwlch Y Moch before a descent overlooking the reservoir of Llyn Llydlaw followed by a Grade 1 scrambling ascent of Y Gribin Ridge then on to the summit of Mount Snowdon at 1085 metres from where we will follow the second half of the famous Snowdon Horseshoe over the jagged crest of Y Lliwed and on down the Miners Track to take us back to our starting point at Pen Y Pas.
More information and photos on the Y Gribin Ridge scramble can be seen here:
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/routes/hiking/how-to-scramble-y-gribin-ridge-snowdon/
Difficulty: Grade 1 scrambling. For more information on scrambling grades see:
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/understanding-scrambling-grades
Experience Required: Some previous mountaineering/scrambling experience with our group is recommended.
Duration: Approx. 9 km with height gain of approx. 800 metres. Estimated time 6 to 7 hours.
Ordnance Survey Map: Outdoor Leisure 17 Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa 1:25,000 scale.
Guidebook: Scrambles in Snowdonia 2017 edition, 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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sport Climbing @ Horse Thief QuarryHorseshoe Quarry, Hope Valley
How about a bit of sport climbing this evening? This is suitable for people of all levels, had a few indoor sessions or those with plenty of outdoor experience.
Fee: £2 (either send it direct to Gerry or give to me pass on) - being hosted by Meetup costs a big bunch of cash each year, so the £2 keeps us going.
Meet at: Horse Thief Quarry Left Hand Wall HERE
Parking: Parking is a bit rubbish but there are a few spaces by the road HERE and HERE
What to bring: Shoes, harness, helmet, belay plate. If you have a rope and some quick-draws bring them along.
Grades: ranges from 4c (a beginners grade) through to 7a. See the routes HERE
- Awesome Walls Indoor Climbing SheffieldAwesome Walls Climbing Centre, Sheffield, Sheffield
***Not suitable for beginners. You'll need to be able to belay safely to participate in this meetup
Come join us for a bit of mid-week climbing fun with top rope & lead climb options. You will need to be registered with Awesome Walls, which includes being able to belay & tie a figure of 8 (see 'New to climbing' below).
People tend to arrive between 6-7pm, though feel free to arrive at any time. Any problems with finding the group then ask for me (David Reeves).
There are typically between 5-10 people each week, mostly lead climbers. Abilities vary going up to approximately '7a' standard.
Most of us climb outdoors as well - at least when the weather is favourable!
Prices: £10 members / £12 non-members (paid to the venue on arrival)
Pricing options: HERE**Register with Awesome Walls HERE
New to climbing: Get in touch if you're new to climbing. Awesome Walls also run taster sessions HERE
How to find us: Ask for myself, David Reeves, at reception and they will point you in the right direction
- Dolmen Ridge Scramble: Grade 3Canolfan Cwm Idwal, Bethesda
This is an ideal adventure for those who have good experience at Grade 3 scrambling and would like to push it a bit further.
Intended route: Dolmen Ridge. This is classed as a Grade 3 and is one of the Ogwen Valley area classics. This will be a full mountain day out.
NOTE: You will need to have a good amount of Grade 3 experience. We intend to do this scramble unroped. The crux of the route is challenging and will require good technical scrambling skills. This event will be limited to 10 people and to those who have previously demonstrated ability. All people will be first added to the waiting list.
Essential Equipment: Helmet, harness (in case of emergency), good footwear such as boots/approach shoes.
Fee: £2 (send it direct to Gerry or give to me pass on) - The £2 keeps us going.
Grade: 3
Meet: Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre (next to YHA Idwal Cottage)
NOTE: the earlier 9am start time to take account of the difficult parking in the area.
Parking: HERE and at various spots on the A5 along the banks of Llyn Ogwen lake
Accomodation: We intend to stay at the Gwern Gof Isaf campsite nearby Friday night HERE. There is also a Youth Hostel at Idwal Cottage, right next to the meet point HERE
