Our walking courses are graded into two categories:
Easy
Up to approximately 10 miles (16km) per day. Some gentle undulations, and only very occasional short, sharp ascents and descents. All on well-made paths, but some stretches may be uneven with tree roots and stones protruding from the path surface. On Easy grade holidays trail shoes may be worn however, we recommend lightweight walking boots with a good sole and ankle support.
Energetic
Up to approximately 14 miles (24km) per day, except Three Peaks Walk. Prolonged ascents and descents, often quite steep, are a feature of these holidays. Although the majority of time is spent on well-made mountain paths, the surfaces are likely to be uneven. In places the route may ascend/descend over large blocks or boulders, and loose stones may lie on the path surface. There may be short stretches away from made paths, across boulder fields, tussock grass and moorland.
On Energetic grade holidays walking (hiking) boots with a strong sole and good ankle support are essential.

Non-specialist training shoes, sneakers and sandals would be unsuitable on any holiday.

It should be borne in mind that it is possible to turn an ankle or slip on any surface, including seemingly innocuous pavements, steps and stiles, whilst rabbits and other animals dig holes indiscriminately and without warning!

Occasionally a trekking day will be a little longer than a day walk of the same grade, but the reward is the satisfaction of having walked there and at seeing a new valley come into view!