Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch

Cwm-Whitton Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Cwm-Whitton Hill from Norton is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch.

You don't need special gearing for Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch. 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.

Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch 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.

Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch is 5.1%.

Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch is at 1214 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:29 to climb Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:27, and at 9 mph 00:15:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:23 is an achievable time.

Cwm-Whitton Hill from Rhos-y-Meirch is located in the region Powys in Wales.