Stonehaven Mountaineering & Hillwalking Club

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Stonehaven Mountaineering & Hillwalking Club

SMHC was formed in 1978 and there are currently about 40 members. We try and meet up on a regular basis and go away every other weekend.

We are a North East based mountaineering and hillwalking club in based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Our page has been created to catalogue our club members photographs from weekend walks, day meets and some of our annual expeditions. Our website contains full details about the club and how to become a member.

20/10/2026

Any walkers or fire fighters free on the 27th October - very interesting talk by John Aitchison of the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, about his experience in setting up a fire and rescue service in Nepal.

Starts 7.30pm at Number 44 Hotel & Bar Stonehaven. Please arrive early to ensure you get a seat.

18/10/2026

As we head into Winter the day walks get shorter and closer to home, and what a great way to start.

16 people on Mona Gowan (near Strathdon), 26km (10miles) and 600m (1900ft) ascent. Very cold start but gorgeous weather to follow.

Lots of fun and a grand day out.

16/05/2026

Great ent to the week on Scafell up Lords Rake

12/05/2026

Lake District Day 3
Showers today and high winds at times but it didn’t dampen our spirits.
Our walk today was at Kirkstone Pass where the highest Inn in the Lake District is.
Parked at the carpark beside the Inn and scrambled/walked up Kilnshaw Chimney to Red Screes and TP at 776m then over Middle Dodd and back via Kirkstone Beck.
Lovely scenery especially when the sun was shining. Very windy at times. Once on summit lovely grassy paths.
Couldn’t resist a b**r in the pub before heading back to accommodation.
Only 6km, 4 miles and 680m ascent.

11/05/2026

Group 2 starting in Glenridding and following the Ullswater Way to Howtown and back by boat. Tested out our new Merlin App and delighted to hear such a variety of small birds.

11/05/2026

Lake District Day 2 - we split into 3 groups today and made the most of another sunny day.

Group 1 headed back up to Helvellyn, but this scrambling time up the Swirral - nae bad for 3 ladies in their 60’s!
Then we walked along a very scenic ridge to Dollywagon Pike, dropped down to Grisdale Beck, back up over to Glenridding, a pint in the pub before walking back to the hostel.

11.5 miles, 3,200 feet ascent.

10/05/2026

Day 1 of our May Week in the Lake District. Couldn’t have been a better day.

Over Striding Edge to Helvellyn. 7.6 miles, 3000ft ascent.

Full turnout for today’s walk. Here’s hoping for the week to continue like this.

28/04/2026

Sporthaven this weekend at the town hall, 10am to 4pm, come along and visit our stand, showcasing our mountaineering and hillwalking club. For all abilities, we will be there to answer any questions you have or provide details of what we do 👍

23/04/2026

We will be taking part in SportHaven which is scheduled for May 2nd 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm at Stonehaven Town Hall. SportHaven is all about showcasing the fantastic opportunities within our community.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Community stalls open for all to check out and speak with club members.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Activities, taster sessions, matches, or showcases across various venues (including the Leisure Centre and club locations).

If interested in finding out about Sport Clubs and activities in Stonehaven it will definitely be worthwhile, we will be sharing information on our club, showing what we do along with the benefits of joining a local club.

We hope to see you there,

Stonehaven Mountaineering and Hillwalking Club

31/03/2026

Reminder that Calum Richardson will describe his epic climb of Manaslu in the Nepalese Himalayas on Tuesday 31st, at No 44 Hotel and Bar Stonehaven.

At 8163m (26,781ft) this is the 8th highest mountain in the world. We would advise turning up early to grab a seat and a drink. Non members most welcome.

https://www.thesmhc.co.uk/?p=3450

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Market Square Stonehaven
Stonehaven
AB39

Website

http://www.thesmhc.co.uk/

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