Tarland Skyline

Tarland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 1,955 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tarland Skyline is a 9.7-mile loop route in Tarland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 1,955 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 1,740 feet at an average 7.6% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,955 ft (596 m)
Average gain	202 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 1,539 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.1%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Tarland Skyline

How much elevation gain does Tarland Skyline have?

Tarland Skyline has 1,955 ft (596 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 202 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tarland Skyline?

The difficulty score for Tarland Skyline is 10.2 of 100. That is harder than 70.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tarland Skyline?

The longest climb on Tarland Skyline runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 1,539 ft (469 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.1%.