Clare Island Loop

County Mayo, Éire / Ireland

10.7 miles (17.2 km) · 2,099 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Clare Island Loop is a 10.7-mile loop route in County Mayo, Éire / Ireland, gaining 2,136 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 5.5 miles gaining 1,706 feet at an average 5.0% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.7 mi (17.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,099 ft (640 m)
Average gain	196 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 1,458 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.7%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Clare Island Loop

How much elevation gain does Clare Island Loop have?

Clare Island Loop has 2,099 ft (640 m) of elevation gain over 10.7 miles (17.2 km). That averages 196 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Clare Island Loop?

The difficulty score for Clare Island Loop is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Clare Island Loop?

The longest climb on Clare Island Loop runs 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and gains 1,458 ft (444 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.7%.