Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy

Statistics

Difficulty points	198
Length	3.5 mi
Average gradient	5.4%
Steepest segment	12.5%
Total ascent	991 ft

Difficulty points

198

Length

3.5 mi

Average gradient

5.4%

Steepest segment

12.5%

Total ascent

991 ft

Short recap

#50 toughest climb of Scotland

#42 most elevation gain of Scotland

#76 longest climb of Scotland

#26 average steepest climb of Perth and Kinross

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Nice sense of height gain with views to your left across the strath (valley). Lovely wee loch nestled in the bealach (col) just being the top of the climb.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:41:49
7 mph	00:29:36
9 mph	00:23:04
12 mph	00:17:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy. 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.

Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy 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, Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy is not a problem.

Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy is 5.4%.

Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy is at 1325 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:49 to climb Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:36, and at 9 mph 00:23:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:20 is an achievable time.

Bealach na Creige from Aberfeldy is located in the region Perth and Kinross in Scotland.

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