Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK)

Neath Port Talbot, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

16.8 miles (27.1 km) · 2,466 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK) is a 16.8-mile loop route in Neath Port Talbot, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 2,455 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.2 miles gaining 1,562 feet at an average 6.5% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.8 mi (27.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,466 ft (752 m)
Average gain	147 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 1,413 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK)

How much elevation gain does Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK) have?

Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK) has 2,466 ft (752 m) of elevation gain over 16.8 miles (27.1 km). That averages 147 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK)?

The difficulty score for Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK) is 8.3 of 100. That is harder than 62.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK)?

The longest climb on Hirfynydd Sarn Helen (UK) runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 1,413 ft (431 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22%.