Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom
9.3 miles (14.9 km) · 2,197 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Carmarthenshire Fans (United Kingdom) is a 9.3-mile loop route in Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 2,197 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 1,550 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,197 ft (670 m) |
| Average gain | 237 ft per mile (45 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.2 mi, 1,691 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 26.8% |
| Runnable | 44% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 12.9 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 22% |
| Mild uphill | 7% |
| Moderate uphill | 9% |
| Steep uphill | 23% |
| Mild downhill | 12% |
| Moderate downhill | 3% |
| Steep downhill | 24% |
Carmarthenshire Fans (United Kingdom) has 2,197 ft (670 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (14.9 km). That averages 237 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Carmarthenshire Fans (United Kingdom) is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 78.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Carmarthenshire Fans (United Kingdom) runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 1,691 ft (516 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.8%.
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