Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom)

Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

16.8 miles (27.1 km) · 2,355 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom) is a 16.8-mile loop route in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, gaining 2,329 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 533 feet at an average 4.2% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance16.8 mi (27.1 km)
Elevation gain2,355 ft (718 m)
Average gain140 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb7.8 mi, 361 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade23%
Runnable77% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score6.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat16%
Mild uphill22%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill7%
Mild downhill27%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill5%

Questions about Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom) have?

Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom) has 2,355 ft (718 m) of elevation gain over 16.8 miles (27.1 km). That averages 140 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom) is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Cornish Skyline (United Kingdom) runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 361 ft (110 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23%.

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