Difficulty ratings

1 - a step down: flat, short walks on streets and gentle paths; little elevation gain and no stairs

2 - not too bad: shortish walks without too much elevation gain; a few stairs but nothing strenuous or very steep

3 - the adventure begins: longer walks with more elevation gain and steps; may contain some steep or uneven sections but no very long climbs

4 - stepping it up: lots of steps and possibly uneven and difficult terrain; sustained steep climbs on stair paths, many without railings, and steep descents often also on stairs

5 - a true challenge: long, hard, and tiring walks with lots of elevation change and/or stairs and potentially difficult footing. You’ve been warned!