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Glengesh Pass from Brackey

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Elevation profile Glengesh Pass from Brackey

Statistics

Difficulty points 200
Length 3.5 mi
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest segment 13.7%
Total ascent 837 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#54 toughest climb of Ireland
#62 most elevation gain of Ireland
#44 longest climb of Ireland
#64 average steepest climb of Ulster
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Glengesh Pass from Brackey is a climb in the region Donegal. It is 3.5 mi long and bridges 837 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 200. The top of the ascent is located at 892 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: R230

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:42:28
7 mph 00:30:04
9 mph 00:23:26
12 mph 00:17:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Glengesh Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Glengesh Pass from Brackey is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Glengesh Pass from Crove Lower.

You don't need special gearing for Glengesh Pass from Brackey. 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.

Glengesh Pass from Brackey 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, Glengesh Pass from Brackey is not a problem.

Glengesh Pass from Brackey is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Glengesh Pass from Brackey is 4.5%.

Glengesh Pass from Brackey has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Glengesh Pass from Brackey is at 892 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:42:28 to climb Glengesh Pass from Brackey. At 7 mph the time is 00:30:04, and at 9 mph 00:23:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:36 is an achievable time.

Glengesh Pass from Brackey is located in the region Donegal in Ireland.

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