Raven Walk (United Kingdom)

Caerphilly, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

13.5 miles (21.8 km) · 2,906 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Raven Walk (United Kingdom) is a 13.5-mile loop route in Caerphilly, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 2,906 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 1.7 miles gaining 922 feet at an average 13.9% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance13.5 mi (21.8 km)
Elevation gain2,906 ft (886 m)
Average gain215 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb4.3 mi, 823 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade35.3%
Runnable62% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat29%
Mild uphill12%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill14%
Mild downhill11%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill15%

Questions about Raven Walk (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Raven Walk (United Kingdom) have?

Raven Walk (United Kingdom) has 2,906 ft (886 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.8 km). That averages 215 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Raven Walk (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Raven Walk (United Kingdom) is 9 of 100. That is harder than 65.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Raven Walk (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Raven Walk (United Kingdom) runs 4.3 miles (6.8 km) and gains 823 ft (251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35.3%.

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