Glen Finart from Ardentinny

Statistics

Difficulty points	124
Length	2.1 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	15.8%
Total ascent	140 m

Difficulty points

124

Length

2.1 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

15.8%

Total ascent

140 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

1 hairpin turn

#11 toughest climb of Argyll and Bute

#18 most elevation gain of Argyll and Bute

#20 longest climb of Argyll and Bute

#86 average steepest climb of Scotland

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Very nice climb . Sea level start. Beautiful scenery.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:18:06
11 km/h	00:11:31
15 km/h	00:08:27
19 km/h	00:06:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Glen Finart can be cycled from 2 sides. Glen Finart from Ardentinny is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Glen Finart from Whistlefield.

You don't need special gearing for Glen Finart from Ardentinny. 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.

Glen Finart from Ardentinny 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.

Glen Finart from Ardentinny is 2.1 km long.

The average gradient of Glen Finart from Ardentinny is 6.6%.

Glen Finart from Ardentinny has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.8%.

The summit of Glen Finart from Ardentinny is at 166 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:18:06 to climb Glen Finart from Ardentinny. At 11 km/h the time is 00:11:31, and at 15 km/h 00:08:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:40 is an achievable time.

Glen Finart from Ardentinny is located in the region Argyll and Bute in Scotland.

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