However, if you are in any doubt about the standard of a trek or holiday, don’t  hesitate to contact me and discuss your level and requirements .

These grades are just to give an indication of difficulty, but really it’s almost impossible to give grades as each day is different and conditions vary. You should not be deterred from a trek by its grade - be it high or low. Walking in the mountains should be a great pleasure, but often presents a challenge too.  The trick is to be sure this challenge is attainable with the amount of effort you wish to put in.

All the treks and holidays I offer will appeal to anyone who enjoys walking and who appreciates the pleasures of the hills. You will inevitably be tired at times on any of my treks, but that’s the mountains for you - you can expect to walk up and down every day, with the great views that such walking provides.

You can now view detailed factfiles on-line for any of my treks that you are interested in coming on.

These treks are accessible to anyone who is reasonably fit and active and used to regular aerobic exercise.

These treks are a little more demanding, either in number of days or in terrain covered. Nevertheless, if you’re active and fit these treks are well within your ability, especially if you do some hillwalking before the trek, or work out in the gym.

These are the hardest treks I offer, usually because of the terrain or because we have to carry more gear as the huts don’t provide bedding, but with some training beforehand they shouldn’t pose a problem for most people, especially regular hill walkers.