Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop

Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 995 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop is a 8.8-mile loop route in Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom, gaining 995 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 3.3 miles gaining 625 feet at an average 3.3% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	995 ft (303 m)
Average gain	113 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 583 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop

How much elevation gain does Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop have?

Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop has 995 ft (303 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 113 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop?

The difficulty score for Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop is 6.1 of 100. That is harder than 50.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop?

The longest climb on Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle Loop runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 583 ft (178 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19%.