Overview

Who we are

We are the SUMC: Staffordshire University Mountaineering Club! Put simply, we're a big group of all sorts of folk, brought together by our fondness for climbing, hiking and various other indoor and outdoor activities. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the activities we offer, you'll get the same warm welcome and experience!

What we do

We regularly hold climbing sessions at our own wall, situated in the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre at the Stoke Campus of the university, and also visit other climbing centres around the local area and beyond! We can teach you the skills and techniques you need and make sure you're having loads of fun! We also do have some slacklining, abseiling and various other activities, dependent on members and interest. If any activity isn?t mentioned here that you?d like to do, let us know!

Trips will also be available to the Roaches with some of our current Mountain Leadership members, for climbs and hikes in some of the most beautiful wind-carved gritstone areas the county has to offer!

We also hold various social events, including meet and greet sessions, movie nights, Laser Tag, bowling, meals, nights out and loads more!

Where we are

The SUMC has its own wall, located at the Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre on the Stoke Campus, which is where we regularly meet. Socials are often in the Ember Lounge, just across the campus. You can use this map of the Stoke campus to find where these places are.

Stoke Campus is also a great location, as we are close to the Audley Climbing Centre, Awesome Walls Stoke and Kilnworx Climbing Centre, whilst the Peak District (with its impressive walks and classic British grit climbs), the Roaches (with superb climbing and hiking) and of course, Wales, are only a short drive away!