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Creag an Eirich from Balgy

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Elevation profile Creag an Eirich from Balgy

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Difficulty points 71
Length 1.6 mi
Average gradient 4.3%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 361 ft
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Creag an Eirich from Balgy is a climb in the region Highland. It is 1.6 mi long and bridges 361 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 71. The top of the ascent is located at 384 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

4.0 by YetiJ
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A really nice climb with views over the loch and the mountains. The road is wide here, but narrow sections either side (at Sheldaig and Torridon) keep traffic low. Indeed this section was opened in 1963 to link these two villages, while the roads to those villages are older, and not intended as through routes.... read more

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A really nice climb with views over the loch and the mountains. The road is wide here, but narrow sections either side (at Sheldaig and Torridon) keep traffic low. Indeed this section was opened in 1963 to link these two villages, while the roads to those villages are older, and not intended as through routes.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:19:07
7 mph 00:13:32
9 mph 00:10:33
12 mph 00:07:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Creag an Eirich can be cycled from 2 sides. Creag an Eirich from Balgy is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Creag an Eirich from Annat.

You don't need special gearing for Creag an Eirich from Balgy. 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.

Creag an Eirich from Balgy 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.

Creag an Eirich from Balgy is 1.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Creag an Eirich from Balgy is 4.3%.

Creag an Eirich from Balgy has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Creag an Eirich from Balgy is at 384 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:19:07 to climb Creag an Eirich from Balgy. At 7 mph the time is 00:13:32, and at 9 mph 00:10:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:55 is an achievable time.

Creag an Eirich from Balgy is located in the region Highland in Scotland.

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