Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
52.1 miles (83.9 km) · 3,856 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) covers 52.1 miles across Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. Runners face 3,856 feet of climbing with 3,853 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 2.8 miles, gaining 292 feet. The course averages 78 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 92% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as hilly. Difficulty is rated 5.1 out of 10, placing it in the 40th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Alba / Scotland adventures.
| Distance | 52.1 mi (83.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 3,856 ft (1,175 m) |
| Average gain | 74 ft per mile (14 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 21.3 mi, 1,109 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 16.9% |
| Runnable | 92% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 4.4 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 68% |
| Mild uphill | 11% |
| Moderate uphill | 4% |
| Steep uphill | 2% |
| Mild downhill | 9% |
| Moderate downhill | 4% |
| Steep downhill | 3% |
Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) has 3,856 ft (1,175 m) of elevation gain over 52.1 miles (83.9 km). That averages 74 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) is 4.4 of 100. That is harder than 39% 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.
The longest climb on Tour de Cairngorms (United Kingdom) runs 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and gains 1,109 ft (338 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.9%.
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