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Wicklow Gap from Knockalt

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Elevation profile Wicklow Gap from Knockalt

Statistics

Difficulty points 127
Length 5.6 km
Average gradient 3.9%
Steepest 100 metres 14.4%
Total ascent 219 m

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#40 toughest climb of Leinster
#84 most elevation gain of Ireland
#45 longest climb of Ireland
#46 average steepest climb of Leinster
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Wicklow Gap from Knockalt is a climb in the region Wicklow. It is 5.6 km long and bridges 219 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 127. The top of the ascent is located at 476 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: R756 & Quarry Hill

3.0 by Ciarrai2025
Steady climb and the easier of the 2 sides of the Wicklow Gap... read more

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Steady climb and the easier of the 2 sides of the Wicklow Gap

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:48:05
11 km/h 00:30:36
15 km/h 00:22:26
19 km/h 00:17:43

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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 Knockalt. 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 Knockalt 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.

Wicklow Gap from Knockalt is 5.6 km long.

The average gradient of Wicklow Gap from Knockalt is 3.9%.

Wicklow Gap from Knockalt has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

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

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:48:05 to climb Wicklow Gap from Knockalt. At 11 km/h the time is 00:30:36, and at 15 km/h 00:22:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:43 is an achievable time.

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

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