Foxford Way Loop (Ireland)

County Mayo, Éire / Ireland

21.9 miles (35.2 km) · 2,151 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Foxford Way Loop (Ireland) is a 21.9-mile loop route in County Mayo, Éire / Ireland, gaining 2,115 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.7 miles gaining 651 feet at an average 10.0% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.9 mi (35.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,151 ft (656 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	8.8 mi, 724 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Foxford Way Loop (Ireland)

How much elevation gain does Foxford Way Loop (Ireland) have?

Foxford Way Loop (Ireland) has 2,151 ft (656 m) of elevation gain over 21.9 miles (35.2 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Foxford Way Loop (Ireland)?

The difficulty score for Foxford Way Loop (Ireland) is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Foxford Way Loop (Ireland)?

The longest climb on Foxford Way Loop (Ireland) runs 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and gains 724 ft (221 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26%.