Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail

North York Moors National Park, England, United Kingdom

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 585 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail is a 8.1-mile loop route in North York Moors National Park, England, United Kingdom, gaining 585 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 424 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	585 ft (178 m)
Average gain	72 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 382 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	78%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail

How much elevation gain does Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail have?

Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail has 585 ft (178 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 72 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail?

The difficulty score for Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail is 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 27.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail?

The longest climb on Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 382 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.