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Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe

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Elevation profile Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe

Statistics

Difficulty points 176
Length 4.8 mi
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest segment 16.9%
Total ascent 797 ft

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Beautiful scenery
4 hairpin turns
#68 toughest climb of Ireland
#71 most elevation gain of Ireland
#22 longest climb of Ireland
#98 average steepest climb of Munster
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Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is a climb in the region Kerry. It is 4.8 mi long and bridges 797 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 176. The top of the ascent is located at 807 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Gap of Dunloe

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Lumpy enough and surface not good if wet and full of horse poo!... read more

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Lumpy enough and surface not good if wet and full of horse poo!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:57:29
7 mph 00:40:41
9 mph 00:31:43
12 mph 00:23:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gap of Dunloe can be cycled from 3 sides. Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Gap of Dunloe from Black Valley & Gap of Dunloe from Derrylooscaunagh.

You don't need special gearing for Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe. 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.

Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is not a problem.

Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is 4.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is 3.2%.

Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.9%.

The summit of Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is at 807 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:57:29 to climb Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe. At 7 mph the time is 00:40:41, and at 9 mph 00:31:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:49 is an achievable time.

Gap of Dunloe from Dunloe is located in the region Kerry in Ireland.

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