Wicklow Gap from Glendalough

Statistics

Difficulty points	202
Length	6.8 km
Average gradient	4.9%
Steepest 100 metres	10.7%
Total ascent	337 m

Difficulty points

202

Length

6.8 km

Average gradient

4.9%

Steepest 100 metres

10.7%

Total ascent

337 m

Short recap

#51 toughest climb of Ireland

#22 most elevation gain of Ireland

#31 longest climb of Ireland

#36 average steepest climb of Leinster

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Coming from Laragh, you turn right just before the ruins of Gendalough and then this fine climb begins with beautiful views such as the Wicklow Gap. Runs for a nice long time and is never steep anywhere. Anyway, the Wicklow Mountains are beautiful. Just before Laragh is also a cycle cafe.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:58:24
11 km/h	00:37:10
15 km/h	00:27:15
19 km/h	00:21:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wicklow Gap can be cycled from 2 sides. Wicklow Gap from Glendalough is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Wicklow Gap from Knockalt.

You don't need special gearing for Wicklow Gap from Glendalough. 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.

Wicklow Gap from Glendalough 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, Wicklow Gap from Glendalough is not a problem.

Wicklow Gap from Glendalough is 6.8 km long.

The average gradient of Wicklow Gap from Glendalough is 4.9%.

Wicklow Gap from Glendalough has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Wicklow Gap from Glendalough is at 476 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:58:24 to climb Wicklow Gap from Glendalough. At 11 km/h the time is 00:37:10, and at 15 km/h 00:27:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:31 is an achievable time.

Wicklow Gap from Glendalough is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

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