Atholl Woods Path

Dunkeld, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,003 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Atholl Woods Path is a 8.3-mile loop route in Dunkeld, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 1,003 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 710 feet at an average 3.1% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,003 ft (306 m)
Average gain	120 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 563 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.9%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Atholl Woods Path

How much elevation gain does Atholl Woods Path have?

Atholl Woods Path has 1,003 ft (306 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 120 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Atholl Woods Path?

The difficulty score for Atholl Woods Path is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Atholl Woods Path?

The longest climb on Atholl Woods Path runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 563 ft (172 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.9%.