Ashdown Forest Clumps Round

East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

16.7 miles (26.9 km) · 1,644 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ashdown Forest Clumps Round is a 16.7-mile loop route in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, gaining 1,631 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 220 feet at an average 3.5% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	16.7 mi (26.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,644 ft (501 m)
Average gain	99 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 397 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Ashdown Forest Clumps Round

How much elevation gain does Ashdown Forest Clumps Round have?

Ashdown Forest Clumps Round has 1,644 ft (501 m) of elevation gain over 16.7 miles (26.9 km). That averages 99 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ashdown Forest Clumps Round?

The difficulty score for Ashdown Forest Clumps Round is 4.2 of 100. That is harder than 37.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ashdown Forest Clumps Round?

The longest climb on Ashdown Forest Clumps Round runs 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 397 ft (121 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14%.