Mole Gap Trail

Surrey Hills National Landscape, England, United Kingdom

11.0 miles (17.8 km) · 551 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mole Gap Trail is a 11.0-mile loop route in Surrey Hills National Landscape, England, United Kingdom, gaining 551 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 28 feet lower than it starts. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.0 mi (17.8 km)
Elevation gain	551 ft (168 m)
Average gain	50 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 177 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.7%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	79%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Mole Gap Trail

How much elevation gain does Mole Gap Trail have?

Mole Gap Trail has 551 ft (168 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.8 km). That averages 50 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mole Gap Trail?

The difficulty score for Mole Gap Trail is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 27.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mole Gap Trail?

The longest climb on Mole Gap Trail runs 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and gains 177 ft (54 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.7%.