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Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel

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Elevation profile Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel

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Difficulty points 149
Length 2.6 km
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest 100 metres 11.6%
Total ascent 188 m

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#41 toughest climb of Ulster
#45 most elevation gain of Ulster
#54 longest climb of Ulster
#20 average steepest climb of Ulster
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Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel is a climb in the region Antrim. It is 2.6 km long and bridges 188 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 149. The top of the ascent is located at 320 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Ligoneil Road & Ballyhill Road

2.0 by nperry
Great views at the top but quite a busy road, would not recommend in rush hour... read more

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9 Mo 2.0

Great views at the top but quite a busy road, would not recommend in rush hour

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:22:25
11 km/h 00:14:16
15 km/h 00:10:27
19 km/h 00:08:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ballyhill Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ballyhill Road from Nutts Corner.

You don't need special gearing for Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel is 2.6 km long.

The average gradient of Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel is 7.2%.

Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel is at 320 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:22:25 to climb Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:16, and at 15 km/h 00:10:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:15 is an achievable time.

Ballyhill Road from Ligoniel is located in the region Antrim in Northern Ireland.

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