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Ben of Howth from Howth

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In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Ben of Howth from Howth
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Difficulty points 121
Length 1.4 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 13.2%
Total ascent 502 ft

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#42 toughest climb of Leinster
#48 most elevation gain of Leinster
#52 longest climb of Leinster
#62 average steepest climb of Ireland
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Ben of Howth from Howth is a climb in the region Dublin. It is 1.4 mi long and bridges 502 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 121. The top of the ascent is located at 522 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Balkill Road & Windgate Road

3.0 by IanC
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
I have done this climb a number of times. From the village to the highest point in Howth. It is quite traffic free and a nice climb. Its a worthwhile climb for the views at the top but be aware the last 200m is quite gravelly, not at all suitable for a road bike. If you have a road bike better off walking last bit... read more

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I have done this climb a number of times. From the village to the highest point in Howth. It is quite traffic free and a nice climb. Its a worthwhile climb for the views at the top but be aware the last 200m is quite gravelly, not at all suitable for a road bike. If you have a road bike better off walking last bit

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:17:29
7 mph 00:12:23
9 mph 00:09:39
12 mph 00:07:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ben of Howth can be cycled from 3 sides. Ben of Howth from Howth is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ben of Howth from Sutton & Ben of Howth via Saint Fintan's Road.

You don't need special gearing for Ben of Howth from Howth. 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.

Ben of Howth from Howth 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.

Ben of Howth from Howth is 1.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Ben of Howth from Howth is 6.5%.

Ben of Howth from Howth has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Ben of Howth from Howth is at 522 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:17:29 to climb Ben of Howth from Howth. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:23, and at 9 mph 00:09:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:15 is an achievable time.

Ben of Howth from Howth is located in the region Dublin in Ireland.

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