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The Cowlyd from Trefriw

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The Cowlyd from Trefriw
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Difficulty points 621
Length 3.1 km
Average gradient 13.3%
Steepest 100 metres 25.6%
Total ascent 419 m

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Famous climb
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6 hairpin turns
#1 toughest climb of Wales
#17 most elevation gain of Wales
#41 longest climb of Clwyd
#18 average steepest climb of Wales
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The Cowlyd from Trefriw is a climb in the region Conwy. It is 3.1 km long and bridges 419 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 13.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 621. The top of the ascent is located at 432 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: Crafnant Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:26:58
11 km/h 00:17:09
15 km/h 00:12:35
19 km/h 00:09:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cowlyd from Trefriw is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

The Cowlyd from Trefriw is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

The Cowlyd from Trefriw is 3.1 km long.

The average gradient of The Cowlyd from Trefriw is 13.3%.

The Cowlyd from Trefriw has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 25.6%.

The summit of The Cowlyd from Trefriw is at 432 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:26:58 to climb The Cowlyd from Trefriw. At 11 km/h the time is 00:17:09, and at 15 km/h 00:12:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:56 is an achievable time.

The Cowlyd from Trefriw is located in the region Conwy in Wales.

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