Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron

Statistics

Difficulty points	142
Length	4.5 km
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest 100 metres	13.8%
Total ascent	193 m

Difficulty points

142

Length

4.5 km

Average gradient

4.3%

Steepest 100 metres

13.8%

Total ascent

193 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#44 toughest climb of Gwynedd

#35 most elevation gain of Gwynedd

#25 longest climb of Gwynedd

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Sensational view from the summit. Not so challenging a climb but worth the ride. Mind the sheep!

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:38:23
11 km/h	00:24:25
15 km/h	00:17:54
19 km/h	00:14:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mynydd Mawr can be cycled from 2 sides. Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mynydd Mawr from Afon Cyllyfelin.

You don't need special gearing for Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron. 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 Mawr from Aberdaron 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.

Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron is 4.5 km long.

The average gradient of Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron is 4.3%.

Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron is at 157 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:38:23 to climb Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron. At 11 km/h the time is 00:24:25, and at 15 km/h 00:17:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:08 is an achievable time.

Mynydd Mawr from Aberdaron is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.

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