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  • Home
  • View Walks Programmes
  • πŸ₯ΎWalks boot grading info
  • All Guided walks calendar
  • Sunday Walks information
  • Sunday Walks Schedule
  • Stepping Stones info.
  • Stepping Stones Schedule
  • Download Walks Programmes

grading system by boot for each type of guided walk

Information about each boot icon shown on our Guided walks Programmes

 One boot πŸ₯Ύ  


*These walks are at low level on good footpaths including canal and riverside.

* Walking shoes or trainers are acceptable for this grade of walk. 

* Waterproof clothing is recommended in case of showers.

* Usually takes 1-2 hours in time and 2-4 miles.

Example:  typically Stepping stones walks or low country.


Two boots πŸ₯ΎπŸ₯Ύ 


* These walks maybe at low level but could potentially reach to a height of 250m of assent. 

*Follow muddy or gravel paths. 

* Walking boots recommended for this grade of walk plus warm waterproof layers.

*Usually between 2.5 - 3.5 hrs and 4 - 6 miles.

Example:  Buckland hill or the Kymin (Wye valley).


Three boots πŸ₯ΎπŸ₯ΎπŸ₯Ύ

 

* These walks will involve one climb and reach a height of 450m of assent. 

* Following muddy or rough terrain. 

* Walking boots strongly recommended plus warm waterproof layers. 

* Usually between 3.5 - 4.5 hrs and 6-8 miles.

Example:  Table mountain or The Skirrid. 


Four boots πŸ₯Ύ πŸ₯Ύ πŸ₯Ύ πŸ₯Ύ 


* These walks will involve at least one climb and reach a height of 750m of assent these can be on exposed ridges or high moorland. 

* Sometimes there are no footpaths so open hill walking is required but if there is expect paths to be rough. 

* Walking boots strongly recommended plus warm waterproof layers.

*Usually between 4.5 - 6 hrs and 8-10 miles.

Example:  The Cats back (Black mountains) or Carn Pica (Brecon Beacons).


Walk Leader: Thomas Jones 

Please call:  07885 980792


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