Dark Peak including Black Hill, Glossop, Castleton and Hathersage.

Predominantly high level moorland with many bogs on the kinder scout plateau. Further south towards Hathersage and Castleton, hills become more undulating and gentle. Generally hard walking.

White Peak including Tideswell & Buxton in the North, Ashbourne. Staffordshire also includes the Roaches, 3 Shires Head and Alton area in the South

Characterised by dry stone walls, many working farms and sleepy limestone villages. Undulating hills and good pubs. Generally moderate walking.

Other areas we walk include Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Rutland

Less hilly terrain including Woodland and open pasture. Generally easier walking.

Grade

Terrain

Examples

A

Hard terrain to severe with very hard walking and offering excitement and a challenge with scrambling and up to and over an average of eight hours walking in mountainous areas

Scotland - Backpacking, Hard Day Walks. We do not class any walks outside of Scotland as 'A'

B

Hard terrain, strenuous days offering excitement and challenge walking most of the day and only occasional scrambling in mountainous and hilly areas

Lakes, Snowdonia

C

Moderate terrain, reasonably energetic days on the hills involving rougher paths, longer distances and maybe a faster pace at times

Hard Peak District Walks - maybe Edale Skyline etc

D

Easy terrain for people who enjoy the hills involving more climbs at a regular pace

Most of Our Sunday Walks fall into these 2 Categories

E

Very easy flattish terrain, often shorter in distance, suitable for people new to walking