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Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir

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Elevation profile Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir

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Difficulty points 67
Length 3.4 mi
Average gradient 2.8%
Steepest segment 9.6%
Total ascent 499 ft

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#15 toughest climb of Stirling
#12 most elevation gain of Stirling
#80 longest climb of Scotland
#19 average steepest climb of Stirling
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Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir is a climb in the region Stirling. It is 3.4 mi long and bridges 499 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 67. The top of the ascent is located at 1155 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

3.0 by AlisonK
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Nice alternative route through Carron valley avoiding main road. Gradient is never too hard. Route starts in a pine forest and climbs out into more open moor land. Lovely views East to Forth bridges at one point. ... read more

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AlisonK
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Nice alternative route through Carron valley avoiding main road. Gradient is never too hard. Route starts in a pine forest and climbs out into more open moor land. Lovely views East to Forth bridges at one point.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:41:19
7 mph 00:29:15
9 mph 00:22:48
12 mph 00:17:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Earl’s Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Earl’s Hill from Cambusbarron is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir.

You don't need special gearing for Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir. 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.

Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir 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.

Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir is 3.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir is 2.8%.

Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir is at 1155 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:19 to climb Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:15, and at 9 mph 00:22:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:07 is an achievable time.

Earl’s Hill from Carron Valley Reservoir is located in the region Stirling in Scotland.

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