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Walk Difficulty Grader
Is that route right for you and your group? Pop in the distance, ascent, terrain and exposure and get an instant difficulty grade, a suggested fitness level and an estimated time on the hill.
Jump straight to any free Lake District tool.
Think drops beside the path, airy ridges, distance from the nearest road and how committing an escape would be.
Plan the rest of the day
Once you know how hard a walk is, work out the detail: break it into legs with the Route Card Builder, double-check your finish against sunset with the Daylight & Sunset Timer, and check how cold it'll feel up top with the Summit Feels-Like Calculator.
Disclaimer
This walk difficulty grader is provided free of charge for general guidance only, on an "as is" basis, as a planning aid to help you judge whether a route is suitable for you and your group. It is not an official or standardised grading system, and it is not a substitute for proper hill skills, navigation, training or your own judgement on the day.
The grade, suggested fitness level and estimated time on the hill are rough estimates worked out from the figures you enter using simplified assumptions. They take no account of weather, ground conditions, daylight, river crossings, your fitness on the day, the size and experience of your group, or how a route actually feels underfoot. The real difficulty of any walk can be very different, so always cross-check against a current map, a reputable guidebook and recent conditions before you set out.
You should always carry an appropriate map and compass, suitable equipment and supplies, check the mountain weather forecast, tell someone your plans, and have the navigation skills and experience needed before setting out. Conditions in the fells can change quickly and can make an easy-looking walk serious. Use of this tool is entirely at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TheLakeDistrict.com accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, injury, damage, delay, accident or inconvenience arising directly or indirectly from use of this tool or reliance on the information it provides. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
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