The Alan Stone Circle

Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

28.1 miles (45.3 km) · 2,809 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Alan Stone Circle is a 28.1-mile loop route in Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, gaining 2,809 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 857 feet at an average 12.9% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	28.1 mi (45.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,809 ft (856 m)
Average gain	100 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	12.2 mi, 622 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.2%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about The Alan Stone Circle

How much elevation gain does The Alan Stone Circle have?

The Alan Stone Circle has 2,809 ft (856 m) of elevation gain over 28.1 miles (45.3 km). That averages 100 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Alan Stone Circle?

The difficulty score for The Alan Stone Circle is 5.3 of 100. That is harder than 45.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on The Alan Stone Circle?

The longest climb on The Alan Stone Circle runs 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and gains 622 ft (190 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.2%.