Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill)

Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, United Kingdom

16.1 miles (26.0 km) · 2,177 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)2 h 39 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)3 h 19 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)3 h 59 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)4 h 39 min

Route facts

Distance16.1 mi (26.0 km)
Elevation gain2,177 ft (664 m)
Average gain135 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb3.5 mi, 1,432 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade20.4%
Runnable67% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score5.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat30%
Mild uphill12%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill18%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill17%

Questions about Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill)

How long does it take to run Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill) takes about 3 h 19 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 2 h 39 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 3 h 59 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill) have?

Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill) has 2,177 ft (664 m) of elevation gain over 16.1 miles (26.0 km). That averages 135 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill)?

The difficulty score for Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill) is 5.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill)?

The longest climb on Pennine Way (Hawes to Tan Hill) runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 1,432 ft (437 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.4%.

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