What the grades mean

Three grades, judged on the hardest hour of the trip rather than the average. If you are unsure, ask and we will tell you honestly.

Easy

Up to four hours of walking on good paths, short climbs, no scrambling. Fine for anyone who walks regularly.

Five to seven hours, muddy or wet ground, some use of hands. You should be comfortable on steep steps for an hour at a time.

Long days with a loaded pack, more than 1,000 metres of climbing, early summit starts. Train for it for a month first.