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Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll

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Difficulty points 84
Length 0.6 km
Average gradient 11.5%
Steepest 100 metres 15.3%
Total ascent 69 m

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#76 toughest climb of Gwynedd
#44 average steepest climb of Wales
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Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll is a climb in the region Gwynedd. It is 0.6 km long and bridges 69 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 84. The top of the ascent is located at 162 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Bwlch Gwynt

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:05:07
11 km/h 00:03:15
15 km/h 00:02:23
19 km/h 00:01:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bwlch Gwynt can be cycled from 3 sides. Pistyll from Nefyn is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll & Bwlch Gwynt from Pentreuchaf.

You don't need special gearing for Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll. 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.

Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll 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.

Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll is 0.6 km long.

The average gradient of Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll is 11.5%.

Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll is at 162 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:05:07 to climb Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll. At 11 km/h the time is 00:03:15, and at 15 km/h 00:02:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:53 is an achievable time.

Bwlch Gwynt from Pistyll is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.

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