Ullswater Way (UK)

Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

20.5 miles (33.0 km) · 2,009 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ullswater Way (UK) is a 20.5-mile loop route in Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom, gaining 1,979 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.2 miles gaining 1,164 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.5 mi (33.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,009 ft (612 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 230 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.2%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Ullswater Way (UK)

How much elevation gain does Ullswater Way (UK) have?

Ullswater Way (UK) has 2,009 ft (612 m) of elevation gain over 20.5 miles (33.0 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ullswater Way (UK)?

The difficulty score for Ullswater Way (UK) is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% 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 (UK)?

The longest climb on Ullswater Way (UK) runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 230 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.2%.