Mourne Wall Challenge

County Down, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom

19.1 miles (30.7 km) · 8,320 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mourne Wall Challenge is a 19.1-mile loop route in County Down, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom, gaining 8,320 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 2,241 feet at an average 15.9% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	19.1 mi (30.7 km)
Elevation gain	8,320 ft (2,536 m)
Average gain	436 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 1,736 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.1 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 8,320 ft (2,536 m) of elevation gain over 19.1 miles (30.7 km). That averages 436 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mourne Wall Challenge?

The difficulty score for Mourne Wall Challenge is 15.1 of 100. That is harder than 83.5% 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 3.1 miles (5.1 km) and gains 1,736 ft (529 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51%.