Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom)

Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

52.1 miles (83.9 km) · 3,888 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance52.1 mi (83.9 km)
Elevation gain3,888 ft (1,185 m)
Average gain75 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb14.1 mi, 1,022 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade16.9%
Runnable92% of the route
Climbs / descents5 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score2.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat68%
Mild uphill11%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill2%
Mild downhill9%
Moderate downhill4%
Steep downhill3%

Questions about Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom)

How much elevation gain does Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) have?

Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) has 3,888 ft (1,185 m) of elevation gain over 52.1 miles (83.9 km). That averages 75 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom)?

The difficulty score for Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom)?

The longest climb on Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) runs 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and gains 1,022 ft (312 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.9%.

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