Daffodil Way

Forest of Dean, England, United Kingdom

8.7 miles (14.1 km) · 543 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Daffodil Way is a 8.7-mile loop route in Forest of Dean, England, United Kingdom, gaining 543 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily climbing elevation profile, finishing 78 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 290 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	543 ft (165 m)
Average gain	62 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 173 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.5%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	1.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	70%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Daffodil Way

How much elevation gain does Daffodil Way have?

Daffodil Way has 543 ft (165 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.1 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Daffodil Way?

The difficulty score for Daffodil Way is 1.7 of 100. That is harder than 20.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Daffodil Way?

The longest climb on Daffodil Way runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 173 ft (53 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.5%.