Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu

Drws-y-Coed can be cycled from 2 sides. Drws-y-Coed from Nantlle is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu.

You don't need special gearing for Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu. 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.

Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu 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.

Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu is 1.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu is 3.5%.

Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu is at 827 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:14:37 to climb Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:20, and at 9 mph 00:08:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:03 is an achievable time.

Drws-y-Coed from Rhyd Ddu is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.