Admiral McHardy Way

Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

8.6 miles (13.9 km) · 618 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	618 ft (188 m)
Average gain	72 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 315 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.9%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Admiral McHardy Way

How much elevation gain does Admiral McHardy Way have?

Admiral McHardy Way has 618 ft (188 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.9 km). That averages 72 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Admiral McHardy Way?

The difficulty score for Admiral McHardy Way is 2.4 of 100. That is harder than 31.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Admiral McHardy Way?

The longest climb on Admiral McHardy Way runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 315 ft (96 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.9%.