Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley

Statistics

Difficulty points	137
Length	3.7 km
Average gradient	5.2%
Steepest 100 metres	11.4%
Total ascent	193 m

Difficulty points

137

Length

3.7 km

Average gradient

5.2%

Steepest 100 metres

11.4%

Total ascent

193 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

5 hairpin turns

#97 toughest climb of Ireland

#50 most elevation gain of Munster

#100 longest climb of Ireland

#98 average steepest climb of Ireland

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This climb doesn't seem much special at the start, but after the car park with all the tourists who come here to have a look, you are surprised by beautiful surroundings, where - once you arrive at the big lake - you imagine yourself in Hobbitland and then approach Gondor. Really super beautiful here, whichever side you climb this area from.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:31:33
11 km/h	00:20:04
15 km/h	00:14:43
19 km/h	00:11:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gap of Dunloe can be cycled from 3 sides. Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley & Gap of Dunloe from Derrylooscaunagh.

You don't need special gearing for Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley. 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.

Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley is 3.7 km long.

The average gradient of Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley is 5.2%.

Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley is at 246 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:31:33 to climb Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley. At 11 km/h the time is 00:20:04, and at 15 km/h 00:14:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:37 is an achievable time.

Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley is located in the region Kerry in Ireland.

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