Pontypridd Circular

Pontypridd, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

15.0 miles (24.1 km) · 2,454 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pontypridd Circular is a 15.0-mile loop route in Pontypridd, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 2,454 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 1,084 feet at an average 12.3% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.0 mi (24.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,454 ft (748 m)
Average gain	164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 413 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.8%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	44%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Pontypridd Circular

How much elevation gain does Pontypridd Circular have?

Pontypridd Circular has 2,454 ft (748 m) of elevation gain over 15.0 miles (24.1 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pontypridd Circular?

The difficulty score for Pontypridd Circular is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pontypridd Circular?

The longest climb on Pontypridd Circular runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 413 ft (126 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.8%.