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Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre

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Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre
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Elevation profile Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre

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Difficulty points 53
Length 0.9 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 14.1%
Total ascent 243 ft

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#15 toughest climb of Aberdeenshire
#16 most elevation gain of Aberdeenshire
#16 longest climb of Aberdeenshire
#7 average steepest climb of Aberdeenshire
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Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre is a climb in the region Aberdeenshire. It is 0.9 mi long and bridges 243 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 53. The top of the ascent is located at 686 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

2.0 by JonPlunkett
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Dinky wee climb that doesn't feel like much of a climb at all. Great views of the Bennachie Hill.... read more

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Dinky wee climb that doesn't feel like much of a climb at all. Great views of the Bennachie Hill.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:11:05
7 mph 00:07:51
9 mph 00:06:07
12 mph 00:04:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bennachie Forest can be cycled from 2 sides. Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bennachie Forest via Blairdaff.

You don't need special gearing for Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre. 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.

Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre is 5%.

Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre is at 686 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:11:05 to climb Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:51, and at 9 mph 00:06:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:35 is an achievable time.

Bennachie Forest from Bennachie Visitor Centre is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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