Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK)

Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom

25.8 miles (41.6 km) · 2,150 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.8 mi (41.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,150 ft (655 m)
Average gain	83 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	9.8 mi, 300 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.3%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	5 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.7 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 2,150 ft (655 m) of elevation gain over 25.8 miles (41.6 km). That averages 83 ft of gain per mile.

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

The difficulty score for Newcastle Way (Northern Ireland, UK) is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.5% 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 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and gains 300 ft (92 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.3%.