Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber

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Difficulty points	275
Length	8.5 km
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest 100 metres	13%
Total ascent	388 m

Difficulty points

275

Length

8.5 km

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest 100 metres

13%

Total ascent

388 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#77 toughest climb of Wales

#26 most elevation gain of Wales

#16 longest climb of Wales

#48 average steepest climb of Snowdonia

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Stunning climb. Never outrageously steep but the views are incredible. And it’s so quiet you’ll be unlucky if you see a car.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:12:34
11 km/h	00:46:11
15 km/h	00:33:52
19 km/h	00:26:44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog can be cycled from 2 sides. Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Llanuwchllyn is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber.

You don't need special gearing for Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber. 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 Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber 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, Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber is not a problem.

Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber is 8.5 km long.

The average gradient of Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber is 4.6%.

Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber is at 531 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:12:34 to climb Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:11, and at 15 km/h 00:33:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:44 is an achievable time.

Bwlch Pen-y-feidiog from Bronaber is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.

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