Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom)

Kent, England, United Kingdom

21.6 miles (34.7 km) · 969 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom) is a 21.6-mile loop route in Kent, England, United Kingdom, gaining 969 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 359 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance21.6 mi (34.7 km)
Elevation gain969 ft (295 m)
Average gain45 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb11.2 mi, 310 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade10.2%
Runnable97% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score1.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat82%
Mild uphill4%
Moderate uphill2%
Steep uphill0%
Mild downhill11%

Questions about Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom) have?

Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom) has 969 ft (295 m) of elevation gain over 21.6 miles (34.7 km). That averages 45 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom) is 1.7 of 100. That is harder than 20.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Canterbury Outer Ring (United Kingdom) runs 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and gains 310 ft (95 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.2%.

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