The Gap from Lephenstrath

The Gap can be cycled from 2 sides. The Gap from Lephenstrath is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mull of Kintyre / The Gap from Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse.

You don't need special gearing for The Gap from Lephenstrath. 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 Gap from Lephenstrath is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

The Gap from Lephenstrath is 6.7 km long.

The average gradient of The Gap from Lephenstrath is 5.9%.

The Gap from Lephenstrath has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.2%.

The summit of The Gap from Lephenstrath is at 372 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:57:29 to climb The Gap from Lephenstrath. At 11 km/h the time is 00:36:35, and at 15 km/h 00:26:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:10 is an achievable time.

The Gap from Lephenstrath is located in the region Argyll and Bute in Scotland.