Fell Walking Insurance

Fell Walking

Fell walking is a great way to spend your time during a long vacation. Also called hill walking, this sport involves hiking over hills, mountains, and high rolling landscapes. You don't need any equipment to go fell walking, except for your own food and supplies. Because the landscapes are gentler, it is safer than mountain climbing and trekking, especially for beginners. However, it still carries a few risks, so it's best to secure travel insurance before participating.

The risk involved in fell walking depends largely on the location. Some landscapes are relatively flat, while others are more varied and require skills like climbing, scrambling, and crawling. The latter often results in falls, scratches, bruises, and other physical injuries. Fell walking in extremely hot or cold weather can also cause heatstroke, fatigue, and fever or chills. While such conditions are easily treated, they can cost you a lot, especially if you are in a foreign country and have no travel insurance.

There are excellent sites for fell walking in most areas, but it is most popular in Britain and Scandinavian countries, especially Finland. If you are traveling to other countries, fell walking is a great way to get to know the place, meet locals, and enjoy the scenery. Just make sure you have enough supplies for a long trip, and travel with a group or guide.

Fell walking is considered a Grade 1 risk sport. This means it has a relatively low risk level, although we still recommend getting travel insurance to help you save on costs.