Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom)

Midlothian, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

29.8 miles (47.9 km) · 7,365 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance29.8 mi (47.9 km)
Elevation gain7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Average gain247 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb2.2 mi, 271 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade36.7%
Runnable53% of the route
Climbs / descents4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score10.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat8%
Mild uphill17%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill17%
Mild downhill16%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill20%

Questions about Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom) have?

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.

How difficult is Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom) is 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 75.5% 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.

What is the longest climb on Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Pentlands 500s (United Kingdom) runs 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and gains 271 ft (83 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.7%.

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