Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom)

England, United Kingdom

22.8 miles (36.6 km) · 1,124 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom) is a 22.8-mile loop route in England, United Kingdom, gaining 1,124 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.7 miles gaining 329 feet at an average 1.7% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance22.8 mi (36.6 km)
Elevation gain1,124 ft (343 m)
Average gain49 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb3.7 mi, 316 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade14.1%
Runnable98% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score1.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat79%
Mild uphill7%
Moderate uphill2%
Steep uphill0%
Mild downhill7%
Moderate downhill4%

Questions about Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom) have?

Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom) has 1,124 ft (343 m) of elevation gain over 22.8 miles (36.6 km). That averages 49 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom) is 1.8 of 100. That is harder than 21.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Barnsley Railways (United Kingdom) runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 316 ft (96 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.1%.

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