Biggar Ramblers grade their walks A to D. Similarly, Ramblers have a national grading scheme of 6 grades - Easy Access, Easy, Leisurely, Moderate, Strenuous, and Technical. The purpose of giving a walk a grade is to help walkers understand how easy or difficult a walk will be. However these should only be taken as a rough guide. If there is any doubt about the suitability of a programmed walk, please contact the walk leader who will be happy to advise.
Ramblers National Grades |
Biggar Walk Grades |
| Easy Access - walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections, please contact the group running the walk for details. | D Very easy wakssuitable for beginners or a lower level of fitness. These walks could be undertaken in comfortable shoes or trainers. At a slow pace, with stops, generally flat, and typically less than 3 miles. |
| Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. | C Easy walks for reasonably fit people with little walking experience, Usually on level ground and good paths/tracks. At a relaxed pace, may include uneven or rough sections. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing advised. Typically under 7 miles. |
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Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. |
C+ Easy to moderate, some challenge. |
| Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. | B Moderate walks for people with hill walking experience and a good level of stamina and fitness. May include steep paths and rough terrain. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential. |
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Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance. |
B+ Between moderate and strenuous |
| Technical - walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes or crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details. | A Walks for experienced hill walkers with a higher level of fitness. Long, will include hills with steep ascents/descents and rough terrain that may involve some scrambling. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. |