Rum Cuillin traverse

The Small Isles National Scenic Area, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

12.6 miles (20.2 km) · 5,360 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rum Cuillin traverse is a 12.6-mile loop route in The Small Isles National Scenic Area, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 5,360 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 2,834 feet at an average 14.2% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.2 km)
Elevation gain	5,360 ft (1,634 m)
Average gain	427 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 2,514 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60.5%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Rum Cuillin traverse

How much elevation gain does Rum Cuillin traverse have?

Rum Cuillin traverse has 5,360 ft (1,634 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.2 km). That averages 427 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rum Cuillin traverse?

The difficulty score for Rum Cuillin traverse is 15.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rum Cuillin traverse?

The longest climb on Rum Cuillin traverse runs 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and gains 2,514 ft (766 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.5%.