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Walking Grades

All our walking holidays are graded so there’s something to suit everyone, from on-foot sightseers and hikers to mountain peak baggers! We want you to have the best holiday experience possible, and choosing the most comfortable level of walking for you is a vital part of making your holiday a success - for you and your companions.

Walking Grades

To help you decide what’s right for you we’ve grouped our walking grades into four categories: Leisurely; Moderate; Energetic and Challenging. The grades within these categories indicate the specific pace and terrain you should expect on your chosen holiday and the personal fitness required, so you can be sure it’s right for you.

Where a holiday is graded with two symbols, for example C/C+, this means that there are mixed levels of walking. With Sightseeing walking holidays the first symbol is the dominant grade of the holiday.

Are you fit enough?

LEISURELY

These indicate our easier walking grades, where holidays are at a gentler pace, with only an average fitness required. You’ll enjoy days out on lower hill slopes, distinct coastal and valley tracks and paths.

E – Terrain easy

Daily walks are normally between 5 and 10 miles and include inclines of generally under 1000ft (300m). There’s also likely to be some slower paced sightseeing involved. Expect 3 hours walking a day, with a maximum of 5 hours walking on any one day.

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E/SS – Sightseeing

A walking holiday at grade E with a sightseeing focus. Where the symbols are reversed, the emphasis will be more on sightseeing.

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MODERATE

Choose a moderate walking grade for slightly more strenuous walking on easier slopes, tracks and paths, which may be rough underfoot at times.

D - Terrain moderate

You will enjoy some reasonably energetic days walking on hills rather than mountains. Daily walks are usually from 6-10 miles and include inclines of generally between 800 and 2000ft (250 to 600m). Your average daily walking will be less than five hours, and lightweight walking boots are recommended.

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D+ - Terrain moderate

Expect energetic days among hills and easy mountain walking, sometimes reaching 2500ft (750m) at certain mountain centres. Daily walking time will rarely exceed six hours and walking boots are essential.

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CHALLENGING

Our highest walking level includes high peaks and multiple inclines for a strenuous and exciting walking holiday! You’ll have experience in walking on harder terrain with occasional scrambling. Daily walks are normally 10 to 15 miles and include inclines of generally between 2500 and 4000ft (800 to 1300m).

C - Terrain moderate to hard

These holidays will include daily walking times of between 6 and 7 hours a day. Walking boots with good ankle support are essential and mandatory for safety and insurance reasons..

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