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.
| Distance | 16.2 mi (26.1 km) |
| Elevation gain | 3,487 ft (1,063 m) |
| Average gain | 215 ft per mile (41 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 7.1 mi, 1,078 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 31.1% |
| Runnable | 58% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Down, then up |
| Difficulty score | 10.8 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 30% |
| Mild uphill | 7% |
| Moderate uphill | 12% |
| Steep uphill | 16% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 11% |
| Steep downhill | 15% |
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.
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.
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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