Walney Island Loop - England Coast Path

Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

16.2 miles (26.0 km) · 315 ft elevation gain · Loop · mixed · Route

Walney Island Loop - England Coast Path is a 16.2-mile loop route in Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom, gaining 300 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.2 mi (26.0 km)
Elevation gain	315 ft (96 m)
Average gain	19 ft per mile (4 m per km)
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	0.6 of 100
Surface	mixed
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	62%
Mild uphill	20%
Mild downhill	18%

Questions about Walney Island Loop - England Coast Path

How much elevation gain does Walney Island Loop - England Coast Path have?

Walney Island Loop - England Coast Path has 315 ft (96 m) of elevation gain over 16.2 miles (26.0 km). That averages 19 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Walney Island Loop - England Coast Path?

The difficulty score for Walney Island Loop - England Coast Path is 0.6 of 100. That is harder than 4% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.