Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie

Statistics

Difficulty points	225
Length	6.9 km
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest 100 metres	11.8%
Total ascent	351 m

Difficulty points

225

Length

6.9 km

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest 100 metres

11.8%

Total ascent

351 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

1 hairpin turn

#34 toughest climb of Scotland

#13 most elevation gain of Scotland

#48 longest climb of Scotland

#30 average steepest climb of Perth and Kinross

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Reviews (2)

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DannyC

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Brilliant climb, road was freshly resurfaced, barely saw any cars, perfect

matzE

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Very nice climb with, unlike some other climbs in the region, very good tarmac. Apart from the one steep bit in the middle, this climb is not difficult at all. I would climb the other way for that.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:59:01
11 km/h	00:37:33
15 km/h	00:27:32
19 km/h	00:21:44

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ben Lawers can be cycled from 2 sides. Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ben Lawers from Milton Morenish.

You don't need special gearing for Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie. 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.

Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie is not a problem.

Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie is 6.9 km long.

The average gradient of Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie is 5.1%.

Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie is at 557 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:59:01 to climb Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie. At 11 km/h the time is 00:37:33, and at 15 km/h 00:27:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:44 is an achievable time.

Ben Lawers from Bridge of Balgie is located in the region Perth and Kinross in Scotland.

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