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Muckle of Ord from Potarch

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Elevation profile Muckle of Ord from Potarch

Statistics

Difficulty points 80
Length 2.1 km
Average gradient 5.8%
Steepest 100 metres 11.7%
Total ascent 118 m

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#15 toughest climb of Aberdeenshire
#16 most elevation gain of Aberdeenshire
#16 longest climb of Aberdeenshire
#7 average steepest climb of Aberdeenshire
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Muckle of Ord from Potarch is a climb in the region Aberdeenshire. It is 2.1 km long and bridges 118 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 80. The top of the ascent is located at 206 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Old Military Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:17:34
11 km/h 00:11:10
15 km/h 00:08:11
19 km/h 00:06:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Muckle of Ord can be cycled from 2 sides. Muckle of Ord from Whitestone is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Muckle of Ord from Potarch.

You don't need special gearing for Muckle of Ord from Potarch. 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.

Muckle of Ord from Potarch 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.

Muckle of Ord from Potarch is 2.1 km long.

The average gradient of Muckle of Ord from Potarch is 5.8%.

Muckle of Ord from Potarch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.7%.

The summit of Muckle of Ord from Potarch is at 206 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:17:34 to climb Muckle of Ord from Potarch. At 11 km/h the time is 00:11:10, and at 15 km/h 00:08:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:28 is an achievable time.

Muckle of Ord from Potarch is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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