Rum Cuillin traverse

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

12.6 miles (20.2 km) · 5,349 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.2 km)
Elevation gain	5,349 ft (1,630 m)
Average gain	426 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 2,273 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.6 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 5,349 ft (1,630 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.2 km). That averages 426 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rum Cuillin traverse?

The difficulty score for Rum Cuillin traverse is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 84.1% 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 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 2,273 ft (693 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54%.