Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg

Bwlch-y-maen can be cycled from 2 sides. Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg.

You don't need special gearing for Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg. 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.

Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg 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.

Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg is 4.7%.

Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg is at 525 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:25 to climb Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:24, and at 9 mph 00:15:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:21 is an achievable time.

Bwlch-y-maen from Garreg is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.