Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK)

Essex, England, United Kingdom

19.2 miles (30.9 km) · 1,213 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	19.2 mi (30.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,213 ft (370 m)
Average gain	63 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 230 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.2%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK)

How much elevation gain does Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK) have?

Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK) has 1,213 ft (370 m) of elevation gain over 19.2 miles (30.9 km). That averages 63 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK)?

The difficulty score for Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK) is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.3% 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 Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK)?

The longest climb on Epping Forest Challenge Walk (UK) runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 230 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.2%.