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Rhyswg Road from Abercarn

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Elevation profile Rhyswg Road from Abercarn

Statistics

Difficulty points 327
Length 2 km
Average gradient 12%
Steepest 100 metres 19.8%
Total ascent 245 m

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Hidden gem
3 hairpin turns
#42 toughest climb of Wales
#16 most elevation gain of Gwent
#58 longest climb of Gwent
#33 average steepest climb of Wales
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Rhyswg Road from Abercarn is a climb in the region Caerphilly. It is 2 km long and bridges 245 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 12%, resulting in a difficulty score of 327. The top of the ascent is located at 346 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rhyswg Road & Mount Pleasant

4.0 by hillonearth
This one is a real peach, a really quiet road that immediately transports you from the somewhat grim industrial valley into quiet forestry, mossy stone walls etc. Tree cover throughout. The road clings to a steep hillside and even has a couple of steep hairpins higher up. It is steep for long time, but never TOO steep! The surface is not great, but far from being terrible. You have a choice of routes near the top, both with a bit more steep stuff (both options are listed on this website - this ... read more

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This one is a real peach, a really quiet road that immediately transports you from the somewhat grim industrial valley into quiet forestry, mossy stone walls etc. Tree cover throughout. The road clings to a steep hillside and even has a couple of steep hairpins higher up. It is steep for long time, but never TOO steep! The surface is not great, but far from being terrible. You have a choice of routes near the top, both with a bit more steep stuff (both options are listed on this website - this variant is longer and a bit higher, but peters out on shallow broken road, whereas the other has a more rousing finish on a steep concrete track to houses).

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:17:30
11 km/h 00:11:08
15 km/h 00:08:10
19 km/h 00:06:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rhyswg Road from Abercarn 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!

Rhyswg Road from Abercarn 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!

Rhyswg Road from Abercarn is 2 km long.

The average gradient of Rhyswg Road from Abercarn is 12%.

Rhyswg Road from Abercarn has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Rhyswg Road from Abercarn is at 346 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:17:30 to climb Rhyswg Road from Abercarn. At 11 km/h the time is 00:11:08, and at 15 km/h 00:08:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:26 is an achievable time.

Rhyswg Road from Abercarn is located in the region Caerphilly in Wales.

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