Difficulty
Walks are one of the following categories from 1-4 (4 being the most challenging)
- 1: Easy access
- These walks use easy access paths and are suitable for everyone. You don’t need walking boots; trainers will be fine.
- 2: Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness
- If you have a little bit of experience of walking in the countryside and a basic level of fitness, these walks will be suitable for you. The walks may include unsurfaced rural paths, and we recommend sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the season.
- 3: May be steep slopes, moderate fitness
- These walks may include some steep slopes, and you will need a reasonable level of fitness.
- 4: Uneven, steep slopes, good fitness,
- These walks will include steep paths and rough terrain. You will need a good level of fitness. Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing are essential. You may wish to consider walking poles.
Suitability
- Stile free
- These routes do not have stiles. Please note that they may have kissing gates or footbridges, and/or steep, narrow or muddy sections.
- Pushchair friendly
- These routes are more likely to be suitable for prams or pushchairs. They may feature flatter or smoother terrain.
- Trampers
- These routes are more likely to be suitable for all-terrain mobility scooters. Please ensure you have plenty of battery and are well prepared for any routes.
- Mobility scooter
- These routes are more likely to be suitable for standard mobility scooters (not all-terrain models). They may feature flatter or smoother terrain.