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Couters Hill from Noup Head

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Elevation profile Couters Hill from Noup Head

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Difficulty points 39
Length 1.3 km
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest 100 metres 9.3%
Total ascent 60 m

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#2 toughest climb of Orkney Islands
#2 most elevation gain of Orkney Islands
#2 longest climb of Orkney Islands
#2 average steepest climb of Orkney Islands
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Couters Hill from Noup Head is a climb in the region Orkney Islands. It is 1.3 km long and bridges 60 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 39. The top of the ascent is located at 76 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Noup Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:10:42
11 km/h 00:06:49
15 km/h 00:05:00
19 km/h 00:03:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Couters Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Couters Hill from Noup Head is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Couters Hill from Noltland Castle.

You don't need special gearing for Couters Hill from Noup Head. 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.

Couters Hill from Noup Head falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Couters Hill from Noup Head is 1.3 km long.

The average gradient of Couters Hill from Noup Head is 4.8%.

Couters Hill from Noup Head has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Couters Hill from Noup Head is at 76 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:10:42 to climb Couters Hill from Noup Head. At 11 km/h the time is 00:06:49, and at 15 km/h 00:05:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:56 is an achievable time.

Couters Hill from Noup Head is located in the region Orkney Islands in Scotland.

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