Spelga Dam from Hilltown

Statistics

Difficulty points	173
Length	3.6 km
Average gradient	6%
Steepest 100 metres	12.7%
Total ascent	219 m

Difficulty points

173

Length

3.6 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

12.7%

Total ascent

219 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#31 toughest climb of Ulster

#33 most elevation gain of Ulster

#36 longest climb of Ulster

#34 average steepest climb of Ulster

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Reviews (2)

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IanC

11 Mo 4.0

Fabulous climb, getting steeper as you go up. great views, but on a Sunday late morning a lot of traffic.it is described here as from hilltown but it is from sandbank road junction

nperry

1 y 4.0 00:16:47 (13 km/h)

Stunnind views at the top with viewing platforms and a coffee van. Good road surface

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:31:11
11 km/h	00:19:50
15 km/h	00:14:33
19 km/h	00:11:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Spelga Dam from Hilltown 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!

Spelga Dam from Hilltown 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, Spelga Dam from Hilltown is not a problem.

Spelga Dam from Hilltown is 3.6 km long.

The average gradient of Spelga Dam from Hilltown is 6%.

Spelga Dam from Hilltown has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Spelga Dam from Hilltown is at 347 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:31:11 to climb Spelga Dam from Hilltown. At 11 km/h the time is 00:19:50, and at 15 km/h 00:14:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:29 is an achievable time.

Spelga Dam from Hilltown is located in the region Down in Northern Ireland.

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Reviews (2)

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Road surface condition

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