Difficulty gradings

Gradings are based on the "average" walker, and are based on distance covered, height gained and the nature of the terrain. Please grade your route using the drop down choice of Easy, Moderate or hard.

Scramble gradings

Scrambling grades increase according to the technical difficulties, exposure and navigational difficulties encountered.
Grade 1: Requires no specialist skills. Navigation is straightforward. Ropes and protection are unlikely to be required except as confidence aids.
Grade 2: Similar to a grade 1, but likely to have areas of difficulty, exposure and/or difficult navigation. Rope and protection is advised
Grade 3: A serious scrambling route with multiple difficulties of exposure, navigation and difficult moves. Grade 3 routes may have isolated sections approaching V.Diff rock climbing.Ropes and protection essential.
Grade 4: Equivalent to Grade 3S, these are long, strenuous routes requiring rock climbing skills, with limited escape options and frequently including sections of Moderate to V Diff rock climbing. Ropes and protection essential.

Digital files

Most GPS devices have an option to import in GPX format.

Export files to GPX file format

Export files in GPX format for use on the majority of GPS/Mapping hardawre and software.

Route name examples

Please give your route an appropriate name e.g. Fairfield Horseshoe; CMD Arete.

Route description examples

Please use this space to give an overall description of the route, along with why you think others will like it. e.g Circular route from Ambleside, on good ground, with extensive views of the Eastern Lakes and Yorkshire Dales.

Grid references

Please enter the appropriate area letter prefix from the drop down menu, eg SK, and a six figure grid reference,eg 312928

Average walking speeds

The average walking speed used is 4Kmph with an additional 1 minute for each 10m of height gained.

Maps

Please select the appropriate Outdoor Leisure/Explorer, Landranger or Harveys map required for this route

Getting there examples

Please use this space for details of how to reach the route start, including public transport access where available.

Facilities examples

Please use this space to note pubs, cafes, camp sites or other facilities available throughout the route.