Craignamaddy Circuit

Sperrin AONB, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom

18.9 miles (30.4 km) · 2,183 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Craignamaddy Circuit is a 18.9-mile loop route in Sperrin AONB, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom, gaining 2,183 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.1 miles gaining 647 feet at an average 8.7% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	18.9 mi (30.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,183 ft (666 m)
Average gain	115 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	10.3 mi, 766 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.8%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Craignamaddy Circuit

How much elevation gain does Craignamaddy Circuit have?

Craignamaddy Circuit has 2,183 ft (666 m) of elevation gain over 18.9 miles (30.4 km). That averages 115 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Craignamaddy Circuit?

The difficulty score for Craignamaddy Circuit is 5.1 of 100. That is harder than 43.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Craignamaddy Circuit?

The longest climb on Craignamaddy Circuit runs 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and gains 766 ft (233 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.8%.