Solos WalkingHolidayGrades
Find the right walking trip for you
Our Walks & Treks Grades Explained
Whether you're looking for a gentle countryside stroll or a more challenging hiking adventure, choosing the right walking holiday is key to enjoying your trip. Our Walks & Treks grades are designed to help you understand the level of fitness, typical daily walking distances, walking time, terrain and ascent you can expect on each of our holidays, helping you choose the trip that's right for your ability and experience.
Walks & Treks Grade Definitions
GRADE 1: EASY
Ideal for first-time walking trips or those looking for a relaxed pace.
Typical day
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Up to 8km
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2–4 hours walking
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Gentle gradients
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Well-maintained footpaths and tracks
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Minimal uneven terrain
GRADE 2: MODERATE
Suitable for regular walkers looking for longer days with some hills.
- Up to 14km
- 3–5 hours walking
- Mostly well-defined paths
- Some uneven terrain
- Some longer ascents and descents
GRADE 3: ACTIVE
Designed for confident walkers seeking longer days and more varied terrain.
Typical day
- Up to 16km
- 4–6 hours walking
- Frequent steeper ascents and descents
- Varied terrain with uneven, rocky or rugged sections
- Some exposed sections may be encountered
Suitable for those who walk frequently and enjoy more physically demanding routes.
GRADE 4: CHALLENGING
Our most demanding walking holidays - designed for experienced walkers with good fitness.
Typical day
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More than 16km
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5–7+ hours walking
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Significant and/or sustained ascent and descent
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Challenging hills and mountain terrain with rugged sections
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Exposed sections likely to be encountered
Suitable for experienced walkers with excellent fitness, stamina and confidence on challenging terrain. Some itineraries may require a head for heights.
Times, distances and ascents are intended as a guide only. The terrain, weather and location can all affect how demanding a walk feels. For more information on our Walks & Treks grades, please call a member of our Solos Team today on 0203 936 9838.
