Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK)

Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom

25.8 miles (41.6 km) · 2,105 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK) is a 25.8-mile loop route in Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom, gaining 2,105 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.5 miles gaining 545 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	25.8 mi (41.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,105 ft (642 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	11.4 mi, 513 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.3%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	61%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK)

How much elevation gain does Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK) have?

Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK) has 2,105 ft (642 m) of elevation gain over 25.8 miles (41.6 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK)?

The difficulty score for Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK) is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 33.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK)?

The longest climb on Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK) runs 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and gains 513 ft (156 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.3%.