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Grading |
Description |
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A + |
Severe. Arduous walks for the
experienced and the very fit, involving some or all of the following factors:- on
high ground; with exposure; with steep ascents/descents; at a brisk pace;
distances over 24 kms.
This is the
standard grading for hill-walking in winter conditions. |
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A |
Strenuous. For the fit, involving
some or all of the following factors:- on high or rough ground; with steep
ascents or descents; distances over 24 kms. |
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B + |
Moderate to strenuous. For the
reasonably fit. |
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In winter, those who are inexperienced in
the above grades of walk must contact the leader through a
contact name,
prior to the date of the walk. |
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B |
Moderate. Demanding higher
standards of fitness and stamina than C + (below). |
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C + |
Easy to moderate. For those with
improving fitness, offering some modest challenges but less than 17 kms long. |
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C |
Easy. Mainly on level ground and
often on paths or tracks. Suitable for beginners. Less than 12 kms. |
Please note that the gradings given for walks are
intended only as a rough guide. For further information on a particular walk,
contact the leader via one of the contact names. |
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The
leader may change or cancel a walk because of adverse weather conditions or
for any other good reason. |
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The
duration of walks can vary enormously from times stated, depending upon the
members of the group and the weather. |
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Inexperienced walkers must check with the leader through one of the
contact
names before coming on a grade of walk with which they are unaccustomed. |
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NOW check our programme of walks on the following
pages:
MAY | JUNE |
JULY | AUGUST
We give fairly detailed descriptions of our
walks.
Come along and join us! |
Ramblers' Association
Scotland 
