Walking Level Guide

 
   Easy Walking

 
 
   Moderate Walking


 
   Challenging Walking

At The Walking Holiday Company we believe it is important to choose a walking vacation and tour itinerary to suit your ability and fitness level. 

You will get the most enjoyment and fulfillment from your walk if you are able to take in and enjoy your surroundings and not feel that you are under pressure with time.

Our grades are intended as a guide only, and we would suggest that you are realistic about your walking ability. 
Most people, who have a reasonable level of fitness, will be able to undertake the Easy and Moderate walks. We have longer itineraries to stretch those miles out over more days to help you!

For the Challenging walks we would suggest you should be an experienced walker who is used to longer mileages and capable of plenty of uphill walking and uneven terrain.

Choose your grade...

Easy Walks: Approx 8-10 miles a day with gradual ascents of no more than approx 300m. Most people walk between 2 and 4 miles per hour, and we like to assume you will be stopping to take in the view so a 10 mile walk should take 5 hours at most, plus rest stops.

Moderate Walks: Approx 10-12 miles a day with ascents of no more than approx 450m and walking at a steadier pace as there is further to go. Paths may be rockier and there may be some steeper ascents, but again you should still be able to stop and rest and take in your surroundings.

Challenging Hikes: Approx 10-15 miles a day, with not necessarily much more uphill walking but longer distances so more stamina is required. The experienced walker will know that comfortable footwear is essential, compass skills and map reading skills are always useful.  Long distance footpaths offer wonderful long days following ancient footpaths steeped in history. They are all fabulous journeys which will reward you with a sense of achievement.