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Castle Road from Pencader

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Elevation profile Castle Road from Pencader

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Difficulty points 150
Length 1.2 km
Average gradient 9.9%
Steepest 100 metres 18.3%
Total ascent 122 m

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1 hairpin turn
#21 toughest climb of Dyfed
#43 most elevation gain of Dyfed
#59 longest climb of Dyfed
#83 average steepest climb of Wales
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Castle Road from Pencader is a climb in the region Carmarthenshire. It is 1.2 km long and bridges 122 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 150. The top of the ascent is located at 235 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Castle Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:10:33
11 km/h 00:06:42
15 km/h 00:04:55
19 km/h 00:03:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Castle Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Castle Road from Pencader is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Castle Road from Pontwelly.

Castle Road from Pencader 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!

Castle Road from Pencader 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, Castle Road from Pencader is not a problem.

Castle Road from Pencader is 1.2 km long.

The average gradient of Castle Road from Pencader is 9.9%.

Castle Road from Pencader has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.3%.

The summit of Castle Road from Pencader is at 235 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:10:33 to climb Castle Road from Pencader. At 11 km/h the time is 00:06:42, and at 15 km/h 00:04:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:53 is an achievable time.

Castle Road from Pencader is located in the region Carmarthenshire in Wales.

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