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Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway

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Difficulty points 81
Length 0.6 mi
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest segment 13.2%
Total ascent 269 ft

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#10 toughest climb of Fife
#18 most elevation gain of Fife
#21 longest climb of Fife
#34 average steepest climb of Scotland
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Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway is a climb in the region Fife. It is 0.6 mi long and bridges 269 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 81. The top of the ascent is located at 279 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Back Causeway, Tanhouse Brae, Kirk Street & Gallows Loan

3.0 by Deeko
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Starts in the picturesque village of Culross with an immediate and fairly tough cobble section. The middle of the road is the "easiest" but wider tyres are very helpful. After that it's steep pretty much all the way!... read more

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Starts in the picturesque village of Culross with an immediate and fairly tough cobble section. The middle of the road is the "easiest" but wider tyres are very helpful. After that it's steep pretty much all the way!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:07:13
7 mph 00:05:07
9 mph 00:03:59
12 mph 00:02:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway. 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.

Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway 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.

Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway is 0.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway is 8.5%.

Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway is at 279 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:07:13 to climb Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway. At 7 mph the time is 00:05:07, and at 9 mph 00:03:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:59 is an achievable time.

Gallows Loan from Culross via Back Causeway is located in the region Fife in Scotland.

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