Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom)

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

20.0 miles (32.2 km) · 3,429 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom) is a 20.0-mile loop route in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, gaining 3,404 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 498 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance20.0 mi (32.2 km)
Elevation gain3,429 ft (1,045 m)
Average gain171 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb4.0 mi, 634 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade31.8%
Runnable70% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score7.3 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat15%
Mild uphill18%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill13%
Mild downhill29%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill9%

Questions about Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom) have?

Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom) has 3,429 ft (1,045 m) of elevation gain over 20.0 miles (32.2 km). That averages 171 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom) is 7.3 of 100. That is harder than 57.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Corfe Castle Loop (United Kingdom) runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 634 ft (193 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.8%.

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