Hope Valley Round

Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

19.5 miles (31.3 km) · 4,039 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hope Valley Round is a 19.5-mile loop route in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, gaining 4,039 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 8.8 miles gaining 1,973 feet at an average 3.9% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.5 mi (31.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,039 ft (1,231 m)
Average gain	207 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	8.1 mi, 999 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.9%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Hope Valley Round

How much elevation gain does Hope Valley Round have?

Hope Valley Round has 4,039 ft (1,231 m) of elevation gain over 19.5 miles (31.3 km). That averages 207 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hope Valley Round?

The difficulty score for Hope Valley Round is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 72.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hope Valley Round?

The longest climb on Hope Valley Round runs 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and gains 999 ft (305 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.9%.