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The Meldons from Eddleston

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Elevation profile The Meldons from Eddleston

Statistics

Difficulty points 29
Length 3.4 km
Average gradient 2.4%
Steepest 100 metres 5.9%
Total ascent 82 m

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Beautiful scenery
#42 toughest climb of Scottish Borders
#40 most elevation gain of Scottish Borders
#19 longest climb of Scottish Borders
#47 average steepest climb of Scottish Borders
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The Meldons from Eddleston is a climb in the region Scottish Borders. It is 3.4 km long and bridges 82 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 29. The top of the ascent is located at 279 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:28:57
11 km/h 00:18:25
15 km/h 00:13:30
19 km/h 00:10:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Meldons can be cycled from 2 sides. The Meldons from Lyne Station is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Meldons from Eddleston.

You don't need special gearing for The Meldons from Eddleston. 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 Meldons from Eddleston falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

The Meldons from Eddleston is 3.4 km long.

The average gradient of The Meldons from Eddleston is 2.4%.

The Meldons from Eddleston has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 5.9%.

The summit of The Meldons from Eddleston is at 279 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:28:57 to climb The Meldons from Eddleston. At 11 km/h the time is 00:18:25, and at 15 km/h 00:13:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:40 is an achievable time.

The Meldons from Eddleston is located in the region Scottish Borders in Scotland.

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