Cheltenham Circular

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

26.3 miles (42.4 km) · 2,293 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	26.3 mi (42.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,293 ft (699 m)
Average gain	87 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 322 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.9%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Cheltenham Circular

How much elevation gain does Cheltenham Circular have?

Cheltenham Circular has 2,293 ft (699 m) of elevation gain over 26.3 miles (42.4 km). That averages 87 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cheltenham Circular?

The difficulty score for Cheltenham Circular is 4.2 of 100. That is harder than 38% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cheltenham Circular?

The longest climb on Cheltenham Circular runs 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and gains 322 ft (98 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.9%.