Glen Finart from Whistlefield

Statistics

Difficulty points	117
Length	2.4 km
Average gradient	6%
Steepest 100 metres	13.6%
Total ascent	141 m

Difficulty points

117

Length

2.4 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

13.6%

Total ascent

141 m

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Beautiful scenery

#12 toughest climb of Argyll and Bute

#17 most elevation gain of Argyll and Bute

#17 longest climb of Argyll and Bute

#9 average steepest climb of Argyll and Bute

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Lovely quiet road. Sign say 20% but doesn't feel it.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:20:09
11 km/h	00:12:49
15 km/h	00:09:24
19 km/h	00:07:25

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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 Whistlefield. 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 Whistlefield 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 Whistlefield is 2.4 km long.

The average gradient of Glen Finart from Whistlefield is 6%.

Glen Finart from Whistlefield has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.6%.

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

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:20:09 to climb Glen Finart from Whistlefield. At 11 km/h the time is 00:12:49, and at 15 km/h 00:09:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:25 is an achievable time.

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

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