Lucia’s Round

Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

14.1 miles (22.6 km) · 5,303 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lucia’s Round is a 14.1-mile loop route in Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom, gaining 5,556 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 2,729 feet at an average 14.4% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.1 mi (22.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,303 ft (1,616 m)
Average gain	377 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 1,302 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.9%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Lucia’s Round

How much elevation gain does Lucia’s Round have?

Lucia’s Round has 5,303 ft (1,616 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.6 km). That averages 377 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lucia’s Round?

The difficulty score for Lucia’s Round is 14.4 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lucia’s Round?

The longest climb on Lucia’s Round runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 1,302 ft (397 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.9%.