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Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress

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Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress
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Elevation profile Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress

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Difficulty points 42
Length 5.3 km
Average gradient 2.4%
Steepest 100 metres 6.7%
Total ascent 125 m
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Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress is a climb in the region Highland. It is 5.3 km long and bridges 125 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 42. The top of the ascent is located at 129 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

5.0 by YetiJ
For an extremely easy climb, I enjoyed this. Normally I find these sorts of climbs frustrating: slower than flat, but not really climbing. However this is so beautiful with views over the mountains and lochs that I didn’t notice.... read more

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For an extremely easy climb, I enjoyed this. Normally I find these sorts of climbs frustrating: slower than flat, but not really climbing. However this is so beautiful with views over the mountains and lochs that I didn’t notice.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:45:01
11 km/h 00:28:38
15 km/h 00:21:00
19 km/h 00:16:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Glen Shieldaig can be cycled from 2 sides. Glen Shieldaig from Loch Dughail is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress.

You don't need special gearing for Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress. 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 Shieldaig from Tornapress falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress is 5.3 km long.

The average gradient of Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress is 2.4%.

Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.7%.

The summit of Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress is at 129 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:45:01 to climb Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress. At 11 km/h the time is 00:28:38, and at 15 km/h 00:21:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:35 is an achievable time.

Glen Shieldaig from Tornapress is located in the region Highland in Scotland.

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