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Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee

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Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee
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Elevation profile Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee

Statistics

Difficulty points 265
Length 8.4 km
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest 100 metres 13.9%
Total ascent 352 m

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#22 toughest climb of Scotland
#12 most elevation gain of Scotland
#23 longest climb of Scotland
#48 average steepest climb of Perth and Kinross
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Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee is a climb in the region Cairngorms. It is 8.4 km long and bridges 352 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 265. The top of the ascent is located at 682 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Old Military Road & A93

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:12:00
11 km/h 00:45:49
15 km/h 00:33:36
19 km/h 00:26:31

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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 Spittal of Glenshee. 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 Spittal of Glenshee 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 Spittal of Glenshee is not a problem.

Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee is 8.4 km long.

The average gradient of Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee is 4.2%.

Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee is at 682 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:12:00 to climb Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee. At 11 km/h the time is 00:45:49, and at 15 km/h 00:33:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:31 is an achievable time.

Cairnwell Pass from Spittal of Glenshee is located in the region Perth and Kinross in Scotland.

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