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How Difficult Are The Hikes?

We give each of our hikes a difficulty rating so that you can get an idea of the level of fitness required to enjoy it. Level 1 is the easiest, Level 5 is the most difficult.

We try to make the descriptions accurate, but we have many different hikes and they’re all slightly different. Weather and trail conditions can also have an effect, and because we visit most of the trails only once or twice each year we sometimes arrive to find that the trail is more or less difficult than the last time we visited.

Please give us a call or if you would like to check if a hike will be suitable for your level of fitness.

Level 1

Level 1 hikes are very easy with not much climbing, and they normally take around an hour to complete. We don’t do many of this type - they’re too easy!

Level 2

Level 2 hikes are relaxing, but maybe a bit hilly. This type of hike would take around two hours to finish, and will usually be suitable for children. It’s always best to check first about the child-friendliness of a hike.

Level 3

Level 3 hikes will take approximately 2-3 hours, but are still reasonably easy. Most people will be able to complete a level 3 hike without much trouble.

Level 4

Level 4 hikes will take 3-4 hours to complete, and may be difficult for people who are not used to hiking.

Level 5

Level 5 hikes will usually take 4-5 hours to complete, and the most difficult Level 5 hikes may involve up to 8 hours of walking. They are physically challenging, and suitable for experienced hikers.

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