Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk

Cannock Chase National Landscape, England, United Kingdom

10.6 miles (17.1 km) · 913 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk is a 10.6-mile loop route in Cannock Chase National Landscape, England, United Kingdom, gaining 913 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 287 feet at an average 1.9% grade. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.6 mi (17.1 km)
Elevation gain	913 ft (278 m)
Average gain	86 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	1.9 mi, 166 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.5%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk

How much elevation gain does Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk have?

Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk has 913 ft (278 m) of elevation gain over 10.6 miles (17.1 km). That averages 86 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk?

The difficulty score for Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk?

The longest climb on Tolkien Trail Cannock Chase Walk runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and gains 166 ft (51 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.5%.