There are 7 grades of hikes organised by the Irish Ramblers Club, and the following ranges approximately cover the length and height covered in these hikes:

Grade Distance Height Time
1 20 – 22 km over 1000m more than 5 hours
2 18 – 20 km 800 – 1000m more than 5 hours
3+ 15 – 18 km 700 – 900m 5 hours
3 13 – 15 km 500 – 700m 4 – 5 hours
4 11 – 13 km 400 – 600m 4 – 5 hours
5   9 – 11 km 200 – 400m 4 – 5 hours
6   6 – 10 km       Flat 3 – 4 hours

 

Hikes from Grade 1 to Grade 5 take place on Sundays.
Hikes at Grade 6 take place on Saturdays.

Hikes at Grades 2, 3+, 3, 4 and 5 take place on Thursdays.

A Grade 3 hike takes place every second Saturday. Details and dates are published in advance.

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