Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn

Mynydd Carnguwch can be cycled from 3 sides. Mynydd Carnguwch from Llithfaen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn & Mynydd Carnguwch from Pentreuchaf.

You don't need special gearing for Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn. 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.

Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn 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, Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn is not a problem.

Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn is 2.7 km long.

The average gradient of Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn is 5.7%.

Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn is at 256 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:23:22 to climb Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:52, and at 15 km/h 00:10:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:36 is an achievable time.

Mynydd Carnguwch via Llanaelhaearn is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.