Tour of Torridon

Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

14.9 miles (24.1 km) · 7,147 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tour of Torridon is a 14.9-mile loop route in Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 7,142 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 3,031 feet at an average 18.8% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (24.1 km)
Elevation gain	7,147 ft (2,179 m)
Average gain	478 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 842 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.9%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Tour of Torridon

How much elevation gain does Tour of Torridon have?

Tour of Torridon has 7,147 ft (2,179 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (24.1 km). That averages 478 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tour of Torridon?

The difficulty score for Tour of Torridon is 13.7 of 100. That is harder than 80.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% 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 of Torridon?

The longest climb on Tour of Torridon runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 842 ft (257 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.9%.