Miles without Stiles
Walking routes for everyone
Many of our Top Exmoor Walks are graded using the ʻMiles Without Stilesʼ classification used across many UK National Parks, based on the steepness of the route and surface conditions. The following walks are Miles Without Stiles graded (see individual walk pages for their grades and further information including accessibility video guides to help you make an informed choice):
- All of our 12 Exmoor Strolls
- Haddon Hill Explorer Walk
- Porlock Marsh - a short section of the full Explorer Walk starting at Bossington
- Simonsbath to Wheal Eliza Explorer
- Tarr Steps - a short section of the full Explorer Walk
The grades are a guide only. Our aim is to give you information about the route and the terrain, so you can decide if itʼs suitable for you. If you are unsure, maybe try an ʻAccess For Allʼ route first, before working up through the grades.
Please be aware of your, and your equipment's, capabilities. If you use a battery-powered buggy please ensure the batteries are charged.
Access For All
Suitable for everyone, including pushchairs and people operating their own wheelchairs.
Gradient: No more than 1:10
Surface: Tarmac or smooth, compacted stone with a diameter of 10mm or less. Path width will be a minimum of 1 metre with passing places
Access For Many
Suitable for assisted wheelchair users and families with more robust, all-terrain type buggies
Gradient: Existing gradients no more than 1:10, although newly built gradients can be up to 1:8
Surface: The path surface will be rougher stone of 4 cm diameter or less
Access For Some
Strong and confident wheelchair users and helpers may find routes ʻfor someʼ within their abilities. May be suitable for off-road mobility scooters.
Gradient: Gradients are not limited, but slopes greater than 1:8 will have improved surfacing, or handrails.
Surface: There may be some low steps or breaks in the surface up to 10cm in height. Stone surface material may be up to 10cm in diameter.