The Nine Stones from Bunclody

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Difficulty points	268
Length	11.5 km
Average gradient	3.8%
Steepest 100 metres	10.9%
Total ascent	430 m

Difficulty points

268

Length

11.5 km

Average gradient

3.8%

Steepest 100 metres

10.9%

Total ascent

430 m

Short recap

#21 toughest climb of Ireland

#4 most elevation gain of Ireland

#4 longest climb of Ireland

#48 average steepest climb of Leinster

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Highly recommend this Climb. From Bunclody to Nine Stones the Road is in great shape and there is just an nice steady rhythm that you get into with a few steeper sections to keep you honest. Nothing too difficult.
As mentioned Road from Bunclody up to Nine Stones in great shape...not the same for the decent. Had to be on your toes for holes, cracks, sheep crossings and moisture. Would have liked to have had my 45mm Gravel Tires on for the descent to Borris. Not a lot of traffic which was very nice.
We had a beautiful day for our Enniscorthy Ride and the views from Mount Leinster all the way up, at Nine Stones and down were gorgeous.
Highly recommended!

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:38:15
11 km/h	01:02:31
15 km/h	00:45:51
19 km/h	00:36:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Nine Stones can be cycled from 2 sides. The Nine Stones from Bunclody is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Nine Stones from Borris.

You don't need special gearing for The Nine Stones from Bunclody. 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.

The Nine Stones from Bunclody 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, The Nine Stones from Bunclody is not a problem.

The Nine Stones from Bunclody is 11.5 km long.

The average gradient of The Nine Stones from Bunclody is 3.8%.

The Nine Stones from Bunclody has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of The Nine Stones from Bunclody is at 437 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:38:15 to climb The Nine Stones from Bunclody. At 11 km/h the time is 01:02:31, and at 15 km/h 00:45:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:11 is an achievable time.

The Nine Stones from Bunclody is located in the region Carlow in Ireland.

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