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Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle

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Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle
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Elevation profile Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle

Statistics

Difficulty points 99
Length 0.2 mi
Average gradient 16.2%
Steepest segment 24%
Total ascent 180 ft

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#61 toughest climb of Gwynedd
#59 most elevation gain of Snowdonia
#61 longest climb of Snowdonia
#3 average steepest climb of Wales
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Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle is a climb in the region Snowdonia. It is 0.2 mi long and bridges 180 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 16.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 99. The top of the ascent is located at 213 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Ffordd Pen Llech

5.0 by AndrewO
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This climb is nut! The lower slopes max out at 37.45％. Did hold the official title of the steepest street in the world before NZ claimed it back. ... read more

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Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle
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This climb is nut! The lower slopes max out at 37.45％. Did hold the official title of the steepest street in the world before NZ claimed it back.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:02:31
7 mph 00:01:47
9 mph 00:01:23
12 mph 00:01:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ffordd Pen Llech can be cycled from 2 sides. Twtil via Harlech Castle is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle.

You don't need special gearing for Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle. 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.

Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle 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.

Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle is 0.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle is 16.2%.

Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 24%.

The summit of Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle is at 213 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:02:31 to climb Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle. At 7 mph the time is 00:01:47, and at 9 mph 00:01:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:02 is an achievable time.

Ffordd Pen Llech via Harlech Castle is located in the region Gwynedd in Wales.

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