How we rate our walks

A guide to what each difficulty level means, so that you can choose the perfect quest!

Ideal for complete beginners or anyone who prefers a relaxed pace and good company.

Typical duration: 1 - 2 hours

Terrain: Well marked paths and tracks

Pace: Relaxed with plenty of stops

Ascent: Less than 100m. Mostly flat to maximise on social time.

Great for those who have been on short walks before but want to explore further afield or to try to stretch their legs a little more.

Typical duration: 2 - 3 hours

Terrain: Well marked paths and tracks

Pace: Relaxed with plenty of stops

Ascent: Up to 300m. A hill climb or two, but nothing too steep and we'll take it nice and slow.

Perfect for those who are used to hiking for a couple of hours, but would like to try longer

Typical duration: 3-5 hours

Terrain: Mixture of well-established paths and off-the-beaten track

Ascent: Up to 400m. Hill climbs may be steep, but pace will stay relaxed, with lots of stops.

Great for those with experience of day hikes but want the challenge of a steeper ascent, a longer day or a new area.

Typical duration: up to 8 hours

Terrain: Mixture of well-established paths and off-the-beaten track.

Ascent: Up to 700m