The Stroud WAS Way (UK)

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

10.0 miles (16.1 km) · 1,463 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Stroud WAS Way (UK) is a 10.0-mile loop route in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, gaining 1,453 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 886 feet at an average 2.2% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.0 mi (16.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,463 ft (446 m)
Average gain	146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 443 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about The Stroud WAS Way (UK)

How much elevation gain does The Stroud WAS Way (UK) have?

The Stroud WAS Way (UK) has 1,463 ft (446 m) of elevation gain over 10.0 miles (16.1 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is The Stroud WAS Way (UK)?

The difficulty score for The Stroud WAS Way (UK) is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 55% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% 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 Stroud WAS Way (UK)?

The longest climb on The Stroud WAS Way (UK) runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 443 ft (135 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.