Comparing Reading and Bedfont Lakes parkruns
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Reading vs Bedfont Lakes elevation snapshot
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| Metric | Reading | Bedfont Lakes |
| Total Ascent | 4.52m (14.83ft) | 24.42m (80.12ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 0.9m/km | 4.9m/km |
| Elevation Range | 2.16m (7.09ft) | 8.58m (28.15ft) |
| Flat Percentage | 77.4% | 21.4% |
| Uphill Percentage | 14.2% | 40.2% |
| Longest Climb | 130m (427ft) | 280m (919ft) |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 0.7% | 3.8% |
This chart shows the elevation comparing both parkruns against each
other in their literal, above sea level terms.
Normalised Comparison
With this variation of the chart we normalise the chart so that the
start line is at the same level, this way you can compare the two
parkruns in an alternative way.
Bottomed out Comparison
The below charts move the lowest point to the bottom so you can compare
in another way.
Sorted Comparison
Finally the below chart sorts all of the elevation data to give you a
rough indication of the change in elevation you'll be. Typically if one
line is steeper than the other, the steeper parkrun might be more of a
challenging run.
More information on these parkruns can be found at Reading Parkrun and Bedfont Lakes Parkrun
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Reading and Bedfont Lakes parkrun data
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| Data Point | Reading parkrun | | Bedfont Lakes parkrun | |
| Town / City | Reading | Greater London |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Start Line Lat Long | 51.460374,-0.94168 | 51.442395,-0.4435 |
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| Laps | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest Point | 35.51 meters | 116.5 feet | 13.65 meters | 44.78 feet |
| Highest Point | 37.67 meters | 123.59 feet | 22.23 meters | 72.93 feet |
| Longest Climb | 130 meters | 426.51 feet | 280 meters | 918.64 feet |
| Longest Climb Start Altitude | 35.81 meters | 117.49 feet | 14.67 meters | 48.13 feet |
| Longest Climb End Altitude | 37.15 meters | 121.88 feet | 17.29 meters | 56.73 feet |
| Longest Climb Gradient | 1:97
You'll go up 1 meter every 97 meters | 1:107
You'll go up 1 meter every 107 meters |
| Longest Descent | 90 meters | 295.28 feet | 270 meters | 885.83 feet |
| Longest Descent Start Altitude | 36.42 meters | 119.49 feet | 22.23 meters | 72.93 feet |
| Longest Descent End Altitude | 35.77 meters | 117.36 feet | 15.13 meters | 49.64 feet |
| Longest Descent Gradient | 1:138
You'll go down 1 meter every 138 meters | 1:38
You'll go down 1 meter every 38 meters |
| Flat Distance | 3870 meters | 12696.85 feet | 1070 meters | 3510.5 feet |
| Flat Percentage | 77.4% | 21.4% |
| Uphill Percentage | 14.2% | 40.2% |
| Downhill Percentage | 8.4% | 38.4% |
| Elevation Range | 2.16m (7.09ft) | 8.58m (28.15ft) |
| Elevation Gain Per Km | 0.9m/km | 4.9m/km |
| Steepest 100m Climb | 1.2% from 4,720m (15,486ft) | 4.1% from 2,450m (8,038ft) |
| Steepest 100m Descent | 0.7% from 3,250m (10,663ft) | 3.8% from 330m (1,083ft) |
| Total Elevation Gain | 4.52 meters | 14.83 feet | 24.42 meters | 80.12 feet |
| Total Elevation Loss | 2.73 meters | 8.96 feet | 27.85 meters | 91.37 feet |
| Net Elevation Change | +1.79m (+5.87ft) | -3.13m (-10.27ft) |
| Elevation Analysis | Reliable | Reliable |