Shetland Islands, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
5.4 miles (8.7 km) · 1,959 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Hermaness covers 5.4 miles across Shetland Islands, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. Runners face 1,959 feet of climbing with 1,579 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 1.7 miles and gains 408 feet. Vertical rate measures 364 feet of gain per mile. The course is 58% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 80.57th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Alba / Scotland adventures.
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