River Leen Cascade (UK)

Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

16.8 miles (27.0 km) · 1,108 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

River Leen Cascade (UK) is a 16.8-mile loop route in Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, gaining 1,062 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 441 feet at an average 1.3% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.8 mi (27.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,108 ft (338 m)
Average gain	66 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	10.3 mi, 192 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8.9%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	4%
Mild downhill	39%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about River Leen Cascade (UK)

How much elevation gain does River Leen Cascade (UK) have?

River Leen Cascade (UK) has 1,108 ft (338 m) of elevation gain over 16.8 miles (27.0 km). That averages 66 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is River Leen Cascade (UK)?

The difficulty score for River Leen Cascade (UK) is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on River Leen Cascade (UK)?

The longest climb on River Leen Cascade (UK) runs 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and gains 192 ft (58 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.9%.