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.
| Distance | 20.0 mi (32.2 km) |
| Elevation gain | 3,429 ft (1,045 m) |
| Average gain | 171 ft per mile (32 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.0 mi, 634 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 31.8% |
| Runnable | 70% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 7.3 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 15% |
| Mild uphill | 18% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 13% |
| Mild downhill | 29% |
| Moderate downhill | 9% |
| Steep downhill | 9% |
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.
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.
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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