Dare Valley Ridge Run

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

26.7 miles (42.9 km) · 3,878 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dare Valley Ridge Run is a 26.7-mile loop route in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 3,865 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 1,661 feet at an average 8.4% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.7 mi (42.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,878 ft (1,182 m)
Average gain	146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 1,511 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	30%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Dare Valley Ridge Run

How much elevation gain does Dare Valley Ridge Run have?

Dare Valley Ridge Run has 3,878 ft (1,182 m) of elevation gain over 26.7 miles (42.9 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dare Valley Ridge Run?

The difficulty score for Dare Valley Ridge Run is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dare Valley Ridge Run?

The longest climb on Dare Valley Ridge Run runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 1,511 ft (461 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.