Papa Stour Circular

Shetland Islands, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

15.8 miles (25.5 km) · 1,447 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Papa Stour Circular is a 15.8-mile loop route in Shetland Islands, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 1,447 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 2 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.8 mi (25.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,447 ft (441 m)
Average gain	91 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 173 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	3.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

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%

Questions about Papa Stour Circular

How much elevation gain does Papa Stour Circular have?

Papa Stour Circular has 1,447 ft (441 m) of elevation gain over 15.8 miles (25.5 km). That averages 91 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Papa Stour Circular?

The difficulty score for Papa Stour Circular is 3.5 of 100. That is harder than 33.4% 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 Papa Stour Circular?

The longest climb on Papa Stour Circular runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 173 ft (53 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.