Glanlough Loop

County Cork, Éire / Ireland

8.7 miles (13.9 km) · 1,377 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Glanlough Loop is a 8.7-mile loop route in County Cork, Éire / Ireland, gaining 1,377 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 2.7 miles gaining 841 feet at an average 5.8% grade. About 65% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (13.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,377 ft (420 m)
Average gain	159 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 231 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.6%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Glanlough Loop

How much elevation gain does Glanlough Loop have?

Glanlough Loop has 1,377 ft (420 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (13.9 km). That averages 159 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glanlough Loop?

The difficulty score for Glanlough Loop is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glanlough Loop?

The longest climb on Glanlough Loop runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 231 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.6%.