Cairn O'Mount from Strachan

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Difficulty points	332
Length	13.3 km
Average gradient	3.6%
Steepest 100 metres	13.2%
Total ascent	482 m

Difficulty points

332

Length

13.3 km

Average gradient

3.6%

Steepest 100 metres

13.2%

Total ascent

482 m

Short recap

#10 toughest climb of Scotland

#3 most elevation gain of Scotland

#5 longest climb of Scotland

#15 average steepest climb of Aberdeenshire

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Personally I like my hills without sections of downhill or flat. But, the beautiful pine and fir woods go some way to making for those interruptions. And the final open section to the summit is beautiful.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:53:35
11 km/h	01:12:17
15 km/h	00:53:00
19 km/h	00:41:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cairn O'Mount can be cycled from 2 sides. Cairn O'Mount from Clattering Bridge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cairn O'Mount from Strachan.

You don't need special gearing for Cairn O'Mount from Strachan. 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.

Cairn O'Mount from Strachan 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!

Cairn O'Mount from Strachan is 13.3 km long.

The average gradient of Cairn O'Mount from Strachan is 3.6%.

Cairn O'Mount from Strachan has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Cairn O'Mount from Strachan is at 448 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:53:35 to climb Cairn O'Mount from Strachan. At 11 km/h the time is 01:12:17, and at 15 km/h 00:53:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:50 is an achievable time.

Cairn O'Mount from Strachan is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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