The Shore Circular Path

Dumbarton, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 426 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Shore Circular Path is a 8.4-mile loop route in Dumbarton, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 426 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	426 ft (130 m)
Average gain	51 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 179 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.8%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	78%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	3%

Questions about The Shore Circular Path

How much elevation gain does The Shore Circular Path have?

The Shore Circular Path has 426 ft (130 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 51 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Shore Circular Path?

The difficulty score for The Shore Circular Path is 1.9 of 100. That is harder than 22% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% 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 Shore Circular Path?

The longest climb on The Shore Circular Path runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 179 ft (55 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.8%.