Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni

Statistics

Difficulty points	206
Length	1.2 mi
Average gradient	10.1%
Steepest segment	14.4%
Total ascent	620 ft

Difficulty points

206

Length

1.2 mi

Average gradient

10.1%

Steepest segment

14.4%

Total ascent

620 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#32 toughest climb of Powys

#49 most elevation gain of Powys

#75 longest climb of Powys

#77 average steepest climb of Wales

Photos (13)

Reviews (4)

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aidyspills ^premium

1 w 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

This is EPIC! Was pretty tough after 2 days in the legs, but it’s so quiet and stunning. The gradient felt tougher than the numbers, but the effort vs reward was up there. I’d argue it’s one of the best climbs in Wales.

JacR ^premium

4 w 3.0 00:11:17 (6.2 mph)

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Taken during the 2026 Dragon Ride; there are a few challenging sections with a 14% grade. The scenery is quite pretty.

IanB65

1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Did it today. Fantastic climb. No traffic and not as hard as I thought it was going to be. Amazing views and the ride from the top down the other side was unforgettable.

Sarah

3 y 5.0

Very little traffic. 2 tight hairpins. Excellent road surface.
Some of the nicest scenery in Brecon Beacons - stunning!

Climbing times

5 mph	00:13:58
7 mph	00:09:53
9 mph	00:07:42
12 mph	00:05:47

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni 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, Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni is not a problem.

Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni is 1.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni is 10.1%.

Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni is at 1470 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:13:58 to climb Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni. At 7 mph the time is 00:09:53, and at 9 mph 00:07:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:47 is an achievable time.

Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni is located in the region Powys in Wales.

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