The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road

Statistics

Difficulty points	87
Length	4.3 km
Average gradient	3.7%
Steepest 100 metres	11.4%
Total ascent	158 m

Difficulty points

Length

4.3 km

Average gradient

3.7%

Steepest 100 metres

11.4%

Total ascent

158 m

Short recap

#50 toughest climb of Leinster

#46 most elevation gain of Leinster

#80 longest climb of Ireland

#50 average steepest climb of Leinster

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Lovely short easy climb, perfect for a summer evening. Nice pub "The Summit Inn" at the top. Good surface.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:36:56
11 km/h	00:23:30
15 km/h	00:17:14
19 km/h	00:13:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Summit can be cycled from 3 sides. The Summit from Howth is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Summit from Sutton & The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road.

You don't need special gearing for The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road. 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 Summit via Saint Fintan's Road is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road is 4.3 km long.

The average gradient of The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road is 3.7%.

The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road is at 141 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:36:56 to climb The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:23:30, and at 15 km/h 00:17:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:36 is an achievable time.

The Summit via Saint Fintan's Road is located in the region Dublin in Ireland.

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