Old Roads from Afflochie

Angus, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

13.7 miles (22.0 km) · 1,862 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Old Roads from Afflochie is a 13.7-mile loop route in Angus, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 1,862 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 1,195 feet at an average 5.7% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.7 mi (22.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,862 ft (568 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,141 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Old Roads from Afflochie

How much elevation gain does Old Roads from Afflochie have?

Old Roads from Afflochie has 1,862 ft (568 m) of elevation gain over 13.7 miles (22.0 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Old Roads from Afflochie?

The difficulty score for Old Roads from Afflochie is 7.3 of 100. That is harder than 57.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Old Roads from Afflochie?

The longest climb on Old Roads from Afflochie runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 1,141 ft (348 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17%.