Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge

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Difficulty points	171
Length	5.6 km
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest 100 metres	14.2%
Total ascent	246 m

Difficulty points

171

Length

5.6 km

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest 100 metres

14.2%

Total ascent

246 m

Short recap

#71 toughest climb of Scotland

#72 most elevation gain of Scotland

#73 longest climb of Scotland

#9 average steepest climb of Aberdeenshire

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The way this hill curves round in front of you gives a good view of what's ahead. Lovely climb up out of the valley with a steep ramp not far from the start.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:48:14
11 km/h	00:30:42
15 km/h	00:22:30
19 km/h	00:17:46

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tom Dubh can be cycled from 2 sides. Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tom Dubh from Tor-na-Haish.

You don't need special gearing for Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge. 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.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge 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, Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is not a problem.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is 5.6 km long.

The average gradient of Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is 4.4%.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is at 550 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:48:14 to climb Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:30:42, and at 15 km/h 00:22:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:46 is an achievable time.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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