Ratings

For all the routes that are shared I will give some quick stats to help you quickly decide if the ride is suitable for you.

I have used the following guidance for deciding which rating to give.  Please note that these may have changed since the route was shared.  Please check the route, or contact me, if you need any further guidance or support.

Gravel Rating

5 - all off-road - just about suitable for gravel bikes
4 - all off road - ideal for gravel bikes
3 - mostly gravel / tracks and some minor roads
2 - mix of gravel and roads / cycle paths
1 - mostly roads / cycle paths with occasional gravel
0 - all road

Weather Rating

5 - Any weather
4 - Any weather but could be muddy in places
3 - Better to wait for dry day if possible
2 - Dry day only
1 - Some exposed areas - be prepared
0 - Significant exposed area - be prepared

Refreshments

5 - mixture of shops / pubs / cafes / coffee shops around the route
4 - refreshments stops around route
3 - a few options at different points around route
2 - one pub serving food or small shop. Check opening times.
1 - small shop(s) on route. Check opening times.
0 - nowhere to buy refreshments on whole route. Be prepared.

Child friendly

5 - suitable for young children with few hills / off road
4 - suitable for older children confident on bikes. Make include some minor roads.
3 - suitable for confident riders only. Includes some busier roads.
2 - suitable for confident riders only. Includes some major roads.
1 - not recommended for children unless they are confident off road. May be too far for children to cycle.
0 - not suitable for children

Escape Routes

5 - can be picked up at almost any point on the route if needed. Multiple public transport links.
4 - can be picked up at most points on the route if needed. Multiple public transport links.
3 - some points you can be picked up. Limited public transport.
2 - some points you can be picked up. No regular public transport.
1 - limited pick up points. No public transport.
0 - You’re on your own for pretty much the whole route.