Doughty Hill from North Balloch

Doughty Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Doughty Hill from Kirkbride is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Doughty Hill from Kilkerran & Doughty Hill from North Balloch.

You don't need special gearing for Doughty Hill from North Balloch. 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.

Doughty Hill from North Balloch 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.

Doughty Hill from North Balloch is 2.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Doughty Hill from North Balloch is 4.4%.

Doughty Hill from North Balloch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Doughty Hill from North Balloch is at 1106 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:33:58 to climb Doughty Hill from North Balloch. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:03, and at 9 mph 00:18:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:04 is an achievable time.

Doughty Hill from North Balloch is located in the region South Ayrshire in Scotland.