Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom)

Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

16.2 miles (26.1 km) · 3,487 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom) is a 16.2-mile loop route in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, gaining 3,487 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 1,181 feet at an average 5.1% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance16.2 mi (26.1 km)
Elevation gain3,487 ft (1,063 m)
Average gain215 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb7.1 mi, 1,078 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade31.1%
Runnable58% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score10.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat30%
Mild uphill7%
Moderate uphill12%
Steep uphill16%
Mild downhill10%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill15%

Questions about Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom) have?

Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom) has 3,487 ft (1,063 m) of elevation gain over 16.2 miles (26.1 km). That averages 215 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom) is 10.8 of 100. That is harder than 72.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Stretton Skyline (United Kingdom) runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 1,078 ft (329 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.1%.

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