Canterbury Outer Ring Walk

Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

20.3 miles (32.7 km) · 1,751 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Canterbury Outer Ring Walk is a 20.3-mile loop route in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom, gaining 1,751 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 6.3 miles gaining 742 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.3 mi (32.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,751 ft (534 m)
Average gain	86 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	9.3 mi, 346 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.9%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Canterbury Outer Ring Walk

How much elevation gain does Canterbury Outer Ring Walk have?

Canterbury Outer Ring Walk has 1,751 ft (534 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.7 km). That averages 86 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Canterbury Outer Ring Walk?

The difficulty score for Canterbury Outer Ring Walk is 3.5 of 100. That is harder than 33.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% 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 Walk?

The longest climb on Canterbury Outer Ring Walk runs 9.3 miles (15.0 km) and gains 346 ft (106 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.9%.