Hell's Glen from Monevechadan

Statistics

Difficulty points	138
Length	3.9 km
Average gradient	5%
Steepest 100 metres	13.5%
Total ascent	194 m

Difficulty points

138

Length

3.9 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

13.5%

Total ascent

194 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#8 toughest climb of Argyll and Bute

#10 most elevation gain of Argyll and Bute

#13 longest climb of Argyll and Bute

#14 average steepest climb of Argyll and Bute

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Beautiful climb through west coast rainforest. Nice gridients and spectacular views.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:33:25
11 km/h	00:21:16
15 km/h	00:15:35
19 km/h	00:12:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hell's Glen can be cycled from 3 sides. Hell's Glen from Monevechadan is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hell's Glen from Cairndow & Hell's Glens from St. Catherines.

You don't need special gearing for Hell's Glen from Monevechadan. 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.

Hell's Glen from Monevechadan 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.

Hell's Glen from Monevechadan is 3.9 km long.

The average gradient of Hell's Glen from Monevechadan is 5%.

Hell's Glen from Monevechadan has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Hell's Glen from Monevechadan is at 227 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:33:25 to climb Hell's Glen from Monevechadan. At 11 km/h the time is 00:21:16, and at 15 km/h 00:15:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:18 is an achievable time.

Hell's Glen from Monevechadan is located in the region Argyll and Bute in Scotland.

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