Midlothian, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
29.8 miles (47.9 km) · 7,365 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom) is a 29.8-mile loop route in Midlothian, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 7,341 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 9 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 950 feet at an average 16.8% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.
| Distance | 29.8 mi (47.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 7,365 ft (2,245 m) |
| Average gain | 247 ft per mile (47 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.6 mi, 871 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 41.6% |
| Runnable | 53% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 4 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 10.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 8% |
| Mild uphill | 17% |
| Moderate uphill | 10% |
| Steep uphill | 17% |
| Mild downhill | 16% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 20% |
Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom) has 7,365 ft (2,245 m) of elevation gain over 29.8 miles (47.9 km). That averages 247 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom) is 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 70.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom) runs 4.6 miles (7.3 km) and gains 871 ft (266 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 41.6%.
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