Fermoyle Loop

County Kerry, Éire / Ireland

8.2 miles (13.3 km) · 738 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fermoyle Loop is a 8.2-mile loop route in County Kerry, Éire / Ireland, gaining 738 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 448 feet at an average 8.5% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	738 ft (225 m)
Average gain	90 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 563 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.7%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	59%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Fermoyle Loop

How much elevation gain does Fermoyle Loop have?

Fermoyle Loop has 738 ft (225 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.3 km). That averages 90 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fermoyle Loop?

The difficulty score for Fermoyle Loop is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fermoyle Loop?

The longest climb on Fermoyle Loop runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 563 ft (172 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.7%.