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The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge

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Elevation profile The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge

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Difficulty points 159
Length 11.3 km
Average gradient 3.3%
Steepest 100 metres 7.4%
Total ascent 368 m

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#81 toughest climb of Ireland
#16 most elevation gain of Ireland
#5 longest climb of Ireland
#57 average steepest climb of Leinster
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The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge is a climb in the region Wicklow. It is 11.3 km long and bridges 368 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 159. The top of the ascent is located at 486 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: L1013 & Military Road

3.0 by Ciarrai2025
Steady grind on this extended drag -you’ll be glad when you’re at the top... read more

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Steady grind on this extended drag -you’ll be glad when you’re at the top

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:36:52
11 km/h 01:01:39
15 km/h 00:45:12
19 km/h 00:35:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge. 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.

The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge 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, The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge is not a problem.

The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge is 11.3 km long.

The average gradient of The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge is 3.3%.

The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.4%.

The summit of The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge is at 486 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:36:52 to climb The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge. At 11 km/h the time is 01:01:39, and at 15 km/h 00:45:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:41 is an achievable time.

The Featherbeds from Waterfall Bridge is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

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