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Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog

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Elevation profile Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog

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Difficulty points 156
Length 7 km
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest 100 metres 9.5%
Total ascent 295 m

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Beautiful scenery
#37 toughest climb of Gwynedd
#61 most elevation gain of Wales
#34 longest climb of Wales
#49 average steepest climb of Snowdonia
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Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog is a climb in the region Snowdonia. It is 7 km long and bridges 295 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 156. The top of the ascent is located at 486 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: B4391 & B4407

5.0 by Willyx
This is a superb climb but if you fancy just a bit more start it from the A496 / B4391 junction south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. This adds in the Allt Goch climb (1.61km / 151m av.9.0％) and makes the full climb to Ffynnon Eidda 9.6km / 460m Cat.2. I did it returning from the Stwlan Dam climb and once through Llan Ffestiniog there is a great view across the valley to the dam. Higher up the climb you are on the edge of the ravine of the Afon Cynfal before the route opens out onto the remote upland... read more

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This is a superb climb but if you fancy just a bit more start it from the A496 / B4391 junction south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. This adds in the Allt Goch climb (1.61km / 151m av.9.0％) and makes the full climb to Ffynnon Eidda 9.6km / 460m Cat.2. I did it returning from the Stwlan Dam climb and once through Llan Ffestiniog there is a great view across the valley to the dam. Higher up the climb you are on the edge of the ravine of the Afon Cynfal before the route opens out onto the remote upland of the Migneint. Magnificent changing scenery throughout. This is the only route up to Ffynnon Eidda where the road is twin carriageway. The three climbs up to Ffynnon Eidda are quite contrasting - do them all. I started at Ysbyty Ifan and added in the Swlan Dam climb for a fantastic day's climbing. Nice coffee break in the cafe at the foot of the Stwlan climb too.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:00:23
11 km/h 00:38:25
15 km/h 00:28:10
19 km/h 00:22:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ffynnon Eidda can be cycled from 3 sides. Ffynnon Eidda from Ysbyty Ifan is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog & Ffynnon Eidda from Carrog.

You don't need special gearing for Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog. 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.

Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog 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, Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog is not a problem.

Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog is 7 km long.

The average gradient of Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog is 4.2%.

Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog is at 486 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:00:23 to climb Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog. At 11 km/h the time is 00:38:25, and at 15 km/h 00:28:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:14 is an achievable time.

Ffynnon Eidda from Llan Ffestiniog is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.

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