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Broomy Lea from Auchleven

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Broomy Lea from Auchleven
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Statistics

Difficulty points 82
Length 1 mi
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest segment 10.9%
Total ascent 361 ft

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#12 toughest climb of Aberdeenshire
#14 most elevation gain of Aberdeenshire
#14 longest climb of Aberdeenshire
#83 average steepest climb of Scotland
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Broomy Lea from Auchleven is a climb in the region Aberdeenshire. It is 1 mi long and bridges 361 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 82. The top of the ascent is located at 856 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

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1.0 by JonPlunkett
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
It's ok. Thats the best I can say about it. Do the shorter but way more enjoyable Lord's Throat climb instead. ... read more

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JonPlunkett
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It's ok. Thats the best I can say about it. Do the shorter but way more enjoyable Lord's Throat climb instead.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:12:17
7 mph 00:08:42
9 mph 00:06:47
12 mph 00:05:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Broomy Lea can be cycled from 2 sides. Broomy Lea from Auchleven is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Broomy Lea from Keig.

You don't need special gearing for Broomy Lea from Auchleven. 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.

Broomy Lea from Auchleven 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.

Broomy Lea from Auchleven is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of Broomy Lea from Auchleven is 6.7%.

Broomy Lea from Auchleven has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Broomy Lea from Auchleven is at 856 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:17 to climb Broomy Lea from Auchleven. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:42, and at 9 mph 00:06:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:05 is an achievable time.

Broomy Lea from Auchleven is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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