Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK)

Caerphilly, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

28.0 miles (45.1 km) · 3,634 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK) is a 28.0-mile loop route in Caerphilly, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 3,618 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 367 feet at an average 9.2% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	28.0 mi (45.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,634 ft (1,108 m)
Average gain	130 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 725 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.8%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK)

How much elevation gain does Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK) have?

Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK) has 3,634 ft (1,108 m) of elevation gain over 28.0 miles (45.1 km). That averages 130 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK)?

The difficulty score for Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK) is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK)?

The longest climb on Rhymney Valley Ridgeway (Wales, UK) runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 725 ft (221 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.8%.