What's challenging for one person can be leisurely for someone else. This is what makes grading the activity levels so tricky. So, while it's not possible to always be precise about how easy or difficult an activity will be, our activity ratings have been carefully created to give you a practical guide as to what you can expect so you can enjoy your active holiday...
When assigning an activity level to a holiday we consider factors such as ascent, gradient, distance, as well as the nature of the terrain and even the destination itself.
We use the + symbol on a few holidays; this is just letting you know that some small sections of the route will be slightly more challenging than the overall grading.
You'll also notice that on some of our holidays there are more than one Activity Level. This is done on purpose and indicates that there are a choice of routes at either level shown and you are free to choose between routes on a day-by-day basis.
If you're not sure which activity level will be best for you, just give us a call on 01606 720199 and we will be more than happy to help.
These are our easiest walks. Suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy, enjoys the occasional weekend walk. Some holidays involve short, steeper sections; others will include gentler, but longer ascents/descents. Trails are seldom totally flat so you should be prepared for altitude changes of up to 400m on some days. A head for heights is not necessary.
Suitable for anyone looking for slightly longer walks and who is confident with daily ascents/descents of up to 700m. Most routes will follow well defined paths, however, there may be sections where you will need to be able to navigate via the app or map. You don't need specific walking experience; however, good health and reasonable fitness are important. There may be some sections on uneven terrain where scrambling is required. On certain holidays, you do need a head for heights; this is specified on the online holiday pages where applicable.
Fitness is important as you can expect full day walks, including up to 1,000m ascents/descents. Routes may be indistinct in places due to the nature of the terrain, so ability to navigate by map and app are required. Where applicable, experience of walking in mountains is important, and you should have a reasonable head for heights. There is likely to be some scrambling required, although not rock climbing. Not suitable for under-12s.
Building on Level 3 requirements, fitness is important as you can expect full day walks, including up to 1,200m ascents/descents. High altitudes, longer distances, climate and remoteness can also be a factor depending on your chosen destination. Previous trekking experience is desirable, but not vital if you are confident of your physical condition. Once again, you should be confident navigating by app or map; have a reasonable head for heights, and there is likely to be some challenging elements and may be some scrambling required, although not rock climbing. Not suitable for under-12s.
