Byrgwm from Six Bells

Byrgwm can be cycled from 4 sides. Byrgwm from Abersychan is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Byrgwm from Aberbeeg, Byrgwm from Six Bells & Byrgwm from Llanhilleth.

You don't need special gearing for Byrgwm from Six Bells. 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.

Byrgwm from Six Bells 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, Byrgwm from Six Bells is not a problem.

Byrgwm from Six Bells is 3.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Byrgwm from Six Bells is 5.2%.

Byrgwm from Six Bells has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.8%.

The summit of Byrgwm from Six Bells is at 1552 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:42:55 to climb Byrgwm from Six Bells. At 7 mph the time is 00:30:23, and at 9 mph 00:23:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:47 is an achievable time.

Byrgwm from Six Bells is located in the region Blaenau Gwent in Wales.