Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap

Statistics

Difficulty points	147
Length	3 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	10.3%
Total ascent	200 m

Difficulty points

147

Length

3 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

10.3%

Total ascent

200 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

#91 toughest climb of Ireland

#36 most elevation gain of Leinster

#39 longest climb of Leinster

#61 average steepest climb of Ireland

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Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap

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Enjoyable climb , traffic free as climb is behind a barrier. You cannot access the Reservoir as there is a locked gate at the top. Great views will greet you instead.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:25:51
11 km/h	00:16:27
15 km/h	00:12:03
19 km/h	00:09:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap. 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.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap 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.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is 3 km long.

The average gradient of Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is 6.6%.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is at 676 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:25:51 to climb Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap. At 11 km/h the time is 00:16:27, and at 15 km/h 00:12:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:31 is an achievable time.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap

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