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Killakee via Cruagh Road

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Elevation profile Killakee via Cruagh Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 179
Length 5 km
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest 100 metres 11.2%
Total ascent 270 m

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2 hairpin turns
#64 toughest climb of Ireland
#54 most elevation gain of Ireland
#59 longest climb of Ireland
#94 average steepest climb of Ireland
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Killakee via Cruagh Road is a climb in the region Dublin. It is 5 km long and bridges 270 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 179. The top of the ascent is located at 379 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Cruagh Road & Military Road

5.0 by Cochised
The quintessential climb for the south Dublin roadie. Good all round test and nice view of Dublin at the top. ... read more

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The quintessential climb for the south Dublin roadie. Good all round test and nice view of Dublin at the top.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:43:01
11 km/h 00:27:22
15 km/h 00:20:04
19 km/h 00:15:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Killakee can be cycled from 2 sides. Killakee via Cruagh Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Killakee via Stocking Lane.

You don't need special gearing for Killakee via Cruagh Road. 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.

Killakee via Cruagh Road 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, Killakee via Cruagh Road is not a problem.

Killakee via Cruagh Road is 5 km long.

The average gradient of Killakee via Cruagh Road is 5.4%.

Killakee via Cruagh Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Killakee via Cruagh Road is at 379 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:43:01 to climb Killakee via Cruagh Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:27:22, and at 15 km/h 00:20:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:51 is an achievable time.

Killakee via Cruagh Road is located in the region Dublin in Ireland.

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