Below is a maps of walk of a walk around Hallheaths, these walks are relatively easy to do with an alternative options to shorten the route. Please have a look at the guide,
Using the Map
, for the symbols on the map before using.
Timings for the walks have been calculated in Kilometres loosely based on
Naismith's Rule
with speed of 4 Km / hour.
Naismith’s rule is used to estimate the time it takes to walk a distance, taking into account the ascent or descent of the terrain. It is commonly used in hiking and outdoor activities to get a rough idea of the walking time required for a given route.
Loosely the formula is as follows:
Time = Distance / Speed
Where:
– Distance is the total horizontal distance to be covered in kilometres.
– Speed is the walking speed in kilometres per hour, which is usually taken as 5 km/h for average walking on flat terrain.
– Ascent is the total ascent (positive vertical climb) in meters. Note that Naismith’s rule does not consider descent in this formula.
Just remember that Naismith’s rule is a simple estimation and may not take into account various factors such as;
It should be used as a rough guide rather than a precise calculation.
Always plan your hikes and outdoor activities with additional safety margins and adjustments based on your specific circumstances.
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