Shetland Islands, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
15.8 miles (25.5 km) · 1,470 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
| Distance | 15.8 mi (25.5 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Average gain | 93 ft per mile (18 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 8.4 mi, 152 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 18.9% |
| Runnable | 89% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 0 climbs, 0 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 3 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 59% |
| Mild uphill | 12% |
| Moderate uphill | 4% |
| Steep uphill | 4% |
| Mild downhill | 9% |
| Moderate downhill | 9% |
| Steep downhill | 2% |
Papa Stour Circular has 1,470 ft (448 m) of elevation gain over 15.8 miles (25.5 km). That averages 93 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Papa Stour Circular is 3 of 100. That is harder than 36.3% 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.
The longest climb on Papa Stour Circular runs 8.4 miles (13.6 km) and gains 152 ft (46 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.
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