Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell

Corrie, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

5.9 miles (9.4 km) · 2,802 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground pace	Moving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)	1 h 27 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)	1 h 49 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)	2 h 11 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)	2 h 33 min

Route facts

Distance	5.9 mi (9.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,802 ft (854 m)
Average gain	478 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 2,802 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.8%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	43%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell

How long does it take to run Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell takes about 1 h 49 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 1 h 27 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 2 h 11 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell have?

Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell has 2,802 ft (854 m) of elevation gain over 5.9 miles (9.4 km). That averages 478 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell?

The difficulty score for Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell is 16.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell?

The longest climb on Arran Coastal Way: Alternative via Goat Fell runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 2,802 ft (854 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.8%.