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Benbradagh from Dungiven

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Elevation profile Benbradagh from Dungiven

Statistics

Difficulty points 376
Length 3 km
Average gradient 9.8%
Steepest 100 metres 20.9%
Total ascent 298 m

Short recap

#5 toughest climb of Ulster
#16 most elevation gain of Ulster
#49 longest climb of Ulster
#6 average steepest climb of Ulster
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Benbradagh from Dungiven is a climb in the region Londonderry. It is 3 km long and bridges 298 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 376. The top of the ascent is located at 413 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: Curragh Road

4.0 by amcinroy75
Benbradagh, or "Big Ben" as it is know locally is a beast of a climb and possibly one of the hardest in Ulster. It averages over 13％ gradient over 2km, peaking at well over 20％ at the famous bridge. It's not often cycled as it is a dead end road but the views from the top are tremendous, looking across the bulk of the Sperrins. ... read more

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amcinroy75
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Benbradagh, or "Big Ben" as it is know locally is a beast of a climb and possibly one of the hardest in Ulster. It averages over 13％ gradient over 2km, peaking at well over 20％ at the famous bridge. It's not often cycled as it is a dead end road but the views from the top are tremendous, looking across the bulk of the Sperrins.

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IrishAL_0
IrishAL_0
1 y 4.0

This is one of the must do climbs in the area, regularly used for the Cycling Ulster Hill Climbing Championship. Famous for its c.20％ sector around two-thirds of the way up, its a tough one but the views are excellent on a good day. Road condition is suitable for road bikes.

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THEBROCKAS
THEBROCKAS
2 y 5.0

Stunning area in general, a road can be taken for the drive to the top as well as challenging walks for climbers.

Benbradagh from Dungiven
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:26:05
11 km/h 00:16:36
15 km/h 00:12:10
19 km/h 00:09:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benbradagh can be cycled from 2 sides. Benbradagh from Dungiven is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Benbradagh from Scriggan.

Benbradagh from Dungiven 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!

Benbradagh from Dungiven is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Benbradagh from Dungiven is 3 km long.

The average gradient of Benbradagh from Dungiven is 9.8%.

Benbradagh from Dungiven has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.9%.

The summit of Benbradagh from Dungiven is at 413 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:26:05 to climb Benbradagh from Dungiven. At 11 km/h the time is 00:16:36, and at 15 km/h 00:12:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:36 is an achievable time.

Benbradagh from Dungiven is located in the region Londonderry in Northern Ireland.

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