We have classified our walks in accordance with our interpretation of the Ordnance Survey technical difficulty guidance
| Easy | Moderate | Difficult | Severe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | Generally flat | Moderate gradients | Steep ascents and decents | Very steep ascents and decents |
| Location | Never far from the road / an access point | Route could be exited in around one hour | Route could be exited in a few hours | Upland/very remote areas, far from any habitation. Could take half a day or more to exit parts of the route. |
| Path type | Generally accessible paths, surface usually paved or hardened | Narrower paths and slightly more technical, although mostly firm and stable surfaces. Rocks and other obstacles may be present. | Mountainous. Steeper sections with rocky surfaces that require very good coordination. Could involve crossing streams or marshes. | Mainly non-existent, narrow, unmarked trails that require a lot of technical 'off-the-beaten-track' hiking and scrambling. Technical equipment, e.g. a rope, may be required. |
| Navigation required | Well-marked paths, only basic navigation required | Paths generally well defined, signage / marking may also be present | Little signage, paths may be poorly defined. Familiarity with map and compass navigation needed, particularly in poor weather. | 'Off-the-beaten-track', extensive navigation experience using compass required |
| Easy | Moderate | |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | Generally flat | Moderate gradients |
| Location | Never far from the road / an access point | Route could be exited in around one hour |
| Path type | Generally accessible paths, surface usually paved or hardened | Narrower paths and slightly more technical, although mostly firm and stable surfaces. Rocks and other obstacles may be present. |
| Navigation required | Well-marked paths, only basic navigation required | Paths generally well defined, signage / marking may also be present |
| Difficult | Severe | |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | Steep ascents and decents | Very steep ascents and decents |
| Location | Route could be exited in a few hours | Upland/very remote areas, far from any habitation. Could take half a day or more to exit parts of the route. |
| Path type | Mountainous. Steeper sections with rocky surfaces that require very good coordination. Could involve crossing streams or marshes. | Mainly non-existent, narrow, unmarked trails that require a lot of technical 'off-the-beaten-track' hiking and scrambling. Technical equipment, e.g. a rope, may be required. |
| Navigation required | Little signage, paths may be poorly defined. Familiarity with map and compass navigation needed, particularly in poor weather. | 'Off-the-beaten-track', extensive navigation experience using compass required |
