Mourne Wall Challenge

County Down, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom

19.1 miles (30.7 km) · 8,310 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	19.1 mi (30.7 km)
Elevation gain	8,310 ft (2,533 m)
Average gain	435 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 1,841 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Mourne Wall Challenge

How much elevation gain does Mourne Wall Challenge have?

Mourne Wall Challenge has 8,310 ft (2,533 m) of elevation gain over 19.1 miles (30.7 km). That averages 435 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mourne Wall Challenge?

The difficulty score for Mourne Wall Challenge is 12.4 of 100. That is harder than 81.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mourne Wall Challenge?

The longest climb on Mourne Wall Challenge runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 1,841 ft (561 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51%.