Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel

Statistics

Difficulty points	343
Length	9 km
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest 100 metres	20.4%
Total ascent	415 m

Difficulty points

343

Length

9 km

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest 100 metres

20.4%

Total ascent

415 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#32 toughest climb of Wales

#18 most elevation gain of Wales

#13 longest climb of Wales

#54 average steepest climb of Powys

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Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel

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Some very steep (20％+) poor-surface singletrack to begin with but then it gets really nice after that

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:17:23
11 km/h	00:49:14
15 km/h	00:36:06
19 km/h	00:28:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gospel Pass can be cycled from 5 sides. Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin, Gospel Pass from St Eigon's Church via Allt Wood, Gospel Pass from Llanigon & Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel.

You don't need special gearing for Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel. 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.

Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel is 9 km long.

The average gradient of Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel is 4.6%.

Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.4%.

The summit of Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel is at 549 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:17:23 to climb Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel. At 11 km/h the time is 00:49:14, and at 15 km/h 00:36:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:30 is an achievable time.

Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel is located in the region Powys in Wales.

Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel

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