Hiking Levels of Difficulty

The hikes are graded according to difficulty, but you can walk as much or as little as you like. Please see ‘Flexibility’ section. Please note on each day’s itinerary, there will be information detailing distance, elevation and grading.

Easy: walking along well-established paths and tracks with some short ascents/descents. These trips are suitable for most people who enjoy occasional exercise.

Easy to Intermediate: walking along well-established paths and tracks. Occasional loose (gravel) surfaces. Ascents/descents up to 1 hour. These trips are suitable for most people who have a reasonable level of fitness.

Intermediate: walking along a variety of paths and tracks. Frequent rocky uneven areas and cobbled paths. Ascents/descents: 1-2 hours. These trips are suitable for those who have a reasonable to good level of fitness.

Intermediate to Difficult: walking along varied paths and surfaces, occasionally challenging, with ascents/descents of 2-3 hours. These trips are suitable for more experienced walkers who have a good level of fitness.