South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)

Castletown, England, United Kingdom

13.1 miles (21.1 km) · 1,198 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.1 mi (21.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,198 ft (365 m)
Average gain	91 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 343 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.6%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)

How much elevation gain does South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit) have?

South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit) has 1,198 ft (365 m) of elevation gain over 13.1 miles (21.1 km). That averages 91 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?

The difficulty score for South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit) is 3 of 100. That is harder than 36.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?

The longest climb on South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit) runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 343 ft (105 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.6%.