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Sheabhal from Castlebay

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Elevation profile Sheabhal from Castlebay

Statistics

Difficulty points 88
Length 1.2 km
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest 100 metres 12.7%
Total ascent 94 m

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Beautiful scenery
#3 toughest climb of Outer Hebrides
#5 most elevation gain of Outer Hebrides
#12 longest climb of Outer Hebrides
#46 average steepest climb of Scotland
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Sheabhal from Castlebay is a climb in the region Outer Hebrides. It is 1.2 km long and bridges 94 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 88. The top of the ascent is located at 102 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: A888

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:10:15
11 km/h 00:06:31
15 km/h 00:04:47
19 km/h 00:03:46

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sheabhal can be cycled from 2 sides. Sheabhal from Castlebay is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sheabhal from Brevig.

You don't need special gearing for Sheabhal from Castlebay. 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.

Sheabhal from Castlebay 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.

Sheabhal from Castlebay is 1.2 km long.

The average gradient of Sheabhal from Castlebay is 7.9%.

Sheabhal from Castlebay has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Sheabhal from Castlebay is at 102 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:10:15 to climb Sheabhal from Castlebay. At 11 km/h the time is 00:06:31, and at 15 km/h 00:04:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:46 is an achievable time.

Sheabhal from Castlebay is located in the region Outer Hebrides in Scotland.

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