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Craigmead Hill from Falkland

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Elevation profile Craigmead Hill from Falkland

Statistics

Difficulty points 200
Length 3.9 km
Average gradient 6%
Steepest 100 metres 13.8%
Total ascent 236 m

Short recap

#49 toughest climb of Scotland
#86 most elevation gain of Scotland
#6 longest climb of Fife
#6 average steepest climb of Fife
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Craigmead Hill from Falkland is a climb in the region Fife. It is 3.9 km long and bridges 236 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 200. The top of the ascent is located at 313 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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John Doe
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Have only ever done this as summit finish of a stage race and it’s broken me both times.

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JonPlunkett
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1 y 3.0

Great climb from the lovely village of Falkland. Almost as quaint as the Lake District. Climb itself doesn't feel too hard...though helped by a tailwind the day I did it.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:33:39
11 km/h 00:21:25
15 km/h 00:15:42
19 km/h 00:12:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Craigmead Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Craigmead Hill from Falkland is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Craigmead Hill from Leslie.

Craigmead Hill from Falkland 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!

Craigmead Hill from Falkland 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, Craigmead Hill from Falkland is not a problem.

Craigmead Hill from Falkland is 3.9 km long.

The average gradient of Craigmead Hill from Falkland is 6%.

Craigmead Hill from Falkland has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Craigmead Hill from Falkland is at 313 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:33:39 to climb Craigmead Hill from Falkland. At 11 km/h the time is 00:21:25, and at 15 km/h 00:15:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:24 is an achievable time.

Craigmead Hill from Falkland is located in the region Fife in Scotland.

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