Fermoyle Loop

County Kerry, Éire / Ireland

8.2 miles (13.3 km) · 730 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	730 ft (223 m)
Average gain	89 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 385 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.4 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 730 ft (223 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.3 km). That averages 89 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fermoyle Loop?

The difficulty score for Fermoyle Loop is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 38.9% 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 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 385 ft (117 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12%.