So to say that a Maule is "not particularly difficult on the ground" is to have not fully utilised its abilities as alluded to by b747heavy...
I've spent a little time in a M5 235 In paddocks when I was into gliding. I did my original TW in a Decathlon off grass. And I have around 500 hours in my Auster which include a lot of visits to out of the way places.
The AUSTER keeps me honest.
Kaz