Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK)

Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

19.3 miles (31.0 km) · 7,383 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK) is a 19.3-mile loop route in Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 7,417 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.3 miles gaining 3,638 feet at an average 10.2% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.3 mi (31.0 km)
Elevation gain	7,383 ft (2,250 m)
Average gain	383 ft per mile (73 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 3,402 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	58.2%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK)

How much elevation gain does Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK) have?

Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK) has 7,383 ft (2,250 m) of elevation gain over 19.3 miles (31.0 km). That averages 383 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK)?

The difficulty score for Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK) is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 77% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK)?

The longest climb on Knoydart 3 Munro Challenge (Scotland, UK) runs 6.2 miles (10.1 km) and gains 3,402 ft (1,037 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.2%.