Delamere Loop (UK)

Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom

21.3 miles (34.3 km) · 1,390 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Delamere Loop (UK) is a 21.3-mile loop route in Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom, gaining 1,319 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.2 miles gaining 524 feet at an average 1.3% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.3 mi (34.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,390 ft (424 m)
Average gain	65 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 364 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.2%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	5%

Questions about Delamere Loop (UK)

How much elevation gain does Delamere Loop (UK) have?

Delamere Loop (UK) has 1,390 ft (424 m) of elevation gain over 21.3 miles (34.3 km). That averages 65 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Delamere Loop (UK)?

The difficulty score for Delamere Loop (UK) is 3 of 100. That is harder than 30% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Delamere Loop (UK)?

The longest climb on Delamere Loop (UK) runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 364 ft (111 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.2%.