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Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant

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Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant
Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant
Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant
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Elevation profile Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant

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Difficulty points 201
Length 4.3 km
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest 100 metres 14.6%
Total ascent 232 m
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Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant is a climb in the region Snowdonia. It is 4.3 km long and bridges 232 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 201. The top of the ascent is located at 506 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

5.0 by Willyx
This has to be one of the finest routes in the area. The ride from Rhos-y-Gwalia up the quiet valley of Cwm Hirnant was really nice, with sections alongside the mountain river and forests of fir trees. Once out onto the open mountain there was an incredible view up into the head of the cwm with the climb laid out ahead – superb. Road surface is excellent throughout. ... read more

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Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant
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This has to be one of the finest routes in the area. The ride from Rhos-y-Gwalia up the quiet valley of Cwm Hirnant was really nice, with sections alongside the mountain river and forests of fir trees. Once out onto the open mountain there was an incredible view up into the head of the cwm with the climb laid out ahead – superb. Road surface is excellent throughout.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:36:43
11 km/h 00:23:22
15 km/h 00:17:08
19 km/h 00:13:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hirnant Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Hirnant Pass from Rhiwargor is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant.

You don't need special gearing for Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant. 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.

Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant is not a problem.

Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant is 4.3 km long.

The average gradient of Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant is 5.4%.

Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.

The summit of Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant is at 506 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:36:43 to climb Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant. At 11 km/h the time is 00:23:22, and at 15 km/h 00:17:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:31 is an achievable time.

Hirnant Pass from Aberhirnant is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.

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