Midlothian, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
15.5 miles (25.0 km) · 675 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Pentland Way (Alternative) is a 15.5 mile point-to-point route located in Midlothian, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. The route climbs 675 feet and descends 480 feet. The longest climb spans 1.1 miles with 5 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 44 feet per mile. 94% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features rolling terrain. The course difficulty of 3.2 puts it in the top 71.83% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Alba / Scotland.
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