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Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones

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Elevation profile Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones

Statistics

Difficulty points 489
Length 2.6 km
Average gradient 13.3%
Steepest 100 metres 18.3%
Total ascent 347 m

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#2 toughest climb of Ireland
#19 most elevation gain of Ireland
#48 longest climb of Leinster
#3 average steepest climb of Ireland
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Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones is a climb in the region Carlow. It is 2.6 km long and bridges 347 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 13.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 489. The top of the ascent is located at 783 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

4.0 by hillonearth
By Irish standards, this one is a monster. The highest tarmac in Ireland. The dead-end access road to the radio mast is properly steep all the way, and affords really extensive views over a lovely green patchwork quilt of hedgerowed fields (unless they've ruined it since 2003). As a bonus, you can't really do this climb unless you have already put in a load of moderately hard climbing from either the east or west, to soften you up for the main event. Unless, that is, you unload a bike ... read more

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hillonearth
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4 Mo 4.0

By Irish standards, this one is a monster. The highest tarmac in Ireland. The dead-end access road to the radio mast is properly steep all the way, and affords really extensive views over a lovely green patchwork quilt of hedgerowed fields (unless they've ruined it since 2003). As a bonus, you can't really do this climb unless you have already put in a load of moderately hard climbing from either the east or west, to soften you up for the main event. Unless, that is, you unload a bike from a car at the foot of the access road, which would be unforgiveable really.

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8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Long climb which is steep in sections. You feel good when completed!

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:22:18
11 km/h 00:14:11
15 km/h 00:10:24
19 km/h 00:08:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones 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!

Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones is 2.6 km long.

The average gradient of Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones is 13.3%.

Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.3%.

The summit of Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones is at 783 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:22:18 to climb Mount Leinster from The Nine Stones. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:11, and at 15 km/h 00:10:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:13 is an achievable time.

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

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