Walk Grades
Walks in the programme are graded to give an easy overview of their distance and difficulty. The grades are as follows:
Letters (to indicate walk length)
- A
- Short (up to 8 miles)
- B
- Medium (9 - 12 miles)
- C
- Long (13+ miles)
Numbers (to indicate terrain)
- 1
- Easy terrain with a couple of mild climbs
- 2
- Moderate terrain with some tricky parts and steady climbs
- 3
- Hard terrain, possibly with exposure and scrambling, with steep and long ascents
So for example a C2 walk is one which is a long distance, but moderate terrain.
For new members joining the group, we recommend trying a short/easy walk (from A1 to B2) so you can get an idea of how the walks turn out in practice - both in terms of the lenght and terrain, and also the speed at which the group usually walks. Be aware that if you choose to come on a harder walk, the walk leader will assume you have the appropriate level of fitness to cope.