Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK)

Gwynedd, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

7.7 miles (12.3 km) · 3,211 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK) is a 7.7 mile loop route located in Gwynedd, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom. The route climbs 3,223 feet and descends 3,227 feet. The longest climb spans 2.8 miles with 2,149 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 422 feet per mile. 30% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 20.0 puts it in the top 13.6% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Cymru / Wales.

Route facts

Distance	7.7 mi (12.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,211 ft (979 m)
Average gain	419 ft per mile (79 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 2,178 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.6%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK)

How much elevation gain does Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK) have?

Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK) has 3,211 ft (979 m) of elevation gain over 7.7 miles (12.3 km). That averages 419 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK)?

The difficulty score for Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK) is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK)?

The longest climb on Snowdon Horseshoe, Wales (UK) runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 2,178 ft (664 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.6%.