Cairnwell Pass from Braemar

Statistics

Difficulty points	167
Length	14.4 km
Average gradient	2.5%
Steepest 100 metres	8.7%
Total ascent	363 m

Difficulty points

167

Length

14.4 km

Average gradient

2.5%

Steepest 100 metres

8.7%

Total ascent

363 m

Short recap

#76 toughest climb of Scotland

#9 most elevation gain of Scotland

#3 longest climb of Scotland

#17 average steepest climb of Aberdeenshire

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This hill feels steeper than the ％ suggests, particularly the end section curving up toward the ski area. Nice wide road, so even though there is a lot of traffic, it feels reasonably safe. Stunning views.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:03:38
11 km/h	01:18:40
15 km/h	00:57:41
19 km/h	00:45:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cairnwell Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cairnwell Pass from Braemar.

You don't need special gearing for Cairnwell Pass from Braemar. 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.

Cairnwell Pass from Braemar 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, Cairnwell Pass from Braemar is not a problem.

Cairnwell Pass from Braemar is 14.4 km long.

The average gradient of Cairnwell Pass from Braemar is 2.5%.

Cairnwell Pass from Braemar has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.7%.

The summit of Cairnwell Pass from Braemar is at 682 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:03:38 to climb Cairnwell Pass from Braemar. At 11 km/h the time is 01:18:40, and at 15 km/h 00:57:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:32 is an achievable time.

Cairnwell Pass from Braemar is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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