Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff

Cairngorms National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,099 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff is a 8.4-mile loop route in Cairngorms National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 1,099 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 5 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,099 ft (335 m)
Average gain	131 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 901 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	4.6%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	57%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff

How much elevation gain does Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff have?

Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff has 1,099 ft (335 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 131 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff?

The difficulty score for Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 27.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff?

The longest climb on Invermark to Loch Lee, Falls of Unich and Falls of Damff runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 901 ft (275 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 4.6%.