Romilly Park Rise

Statistics

Difficulty points	28
Length	0.6 km
Average gradient	6.3%
Steepest 100 metres	9.2%
Total ascent	40 m

Difficulty points

Length

0.6 km

Average gradient

6.3%

Steepest 100 metres

9.2%

Total ascent

40 m

Short recap

#68 toughest climb of Glamorgan

#68 most elevation gain of Glamorgan

#62 longest climb of Glamorgan

#32 average steepest climb of Glamorgan

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A must do in Barry, up from the Knapp tunnel to Park Road and the West End. Route to Marine drive or Porthcerry park. Deceptively hard as it gets steeper as you progress. The last few meters on to Park road require one final effort.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:05:31
11 km/h	00:03:31
15 km/h	00:02:34
19 km/h	00:02:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Romilly Park Rise. 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.

Romilly Park Rise falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Romilly Park Rise is 0.6 km long.

The average gradient of Romilly Park Rise is 6.3%.

Romilly Park Rise has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Romilly Park Rise is at 52 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:05:31 to climb Romilly Park Rise. At 11 km/h the time is 00:03:31, and at 15 km/h 00:02:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:02 is an achievable time.

Romilly Park Rise is located in the region Vale of Glamorgan in Wales.

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