Powys, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom
8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,834 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Brecon Beacons Horseshoe (United Kingdom) is a 8.3-mile loop route in Powys, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 1,834 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 1,593 feet at an average 6.0% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Average gain | 220 ft per mile (42 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.4 mi, 1,413 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 29.4% |
| Runnable | 60% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 11.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 9% |
| Mild uphill | 10% |
| Moderate uphill | 13% |
| Steep uphill | 16% |
| Mild downhill | 29% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 12% |
Brecon Beacons Horseshoe (United Kingdom) has 1,834 ft (559 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 220 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Brecon Beacons Horseshoe (United Kingdom) is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Brecon Beacons Horseshoe (United Kingdom) runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 1,413 ft (431 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.4%.
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