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Individual headings include an overall difficulty rating for the route.

 Grade 1 means an easy stroll, suitable for all.

 Grade 2 is a little strenuous, with reasonable distances and/or climbs and drops involved. A basic level of fitness is required.

 Grade 3 is akin to an alpine trek. It may involve occasional problems with orientation, as well as exposed or particularly arduous stretches. Some experience and extra care is recommended, along with suitable equipment.

Distances are given in both kilometres and miles, together with overall height loss and/or gain (ie how much you descend and/or ascend), but only when this exceeds 200m. Measurements in brackets given during the actual descriptions refer to altitude (metres above sea level).

Total timing for the walk is also given in the heading and does NOT include any stops, so always allow more time when planning your day. Timing given en route is cumulative unless otherwise specified.

Note: when ‘path’ is used it means just that; ‘track’ is used for a wider path, usually vehicle width; and ‘roads’ – surfaced or not – are open to traffic.