Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin

Statistics

Difficulty points	190
Length	2.7 mi
Average gradient	5.4%
Steepest segment	15.8%
Total ascent	778 ft

Difficulty points

190

Length

2.7 mi

Average gradient

5.4%

Steepest segment

15.8%

Total ascent

778 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#38 toughest climb of Powys

#33 most elevation gain of Powys

#29 longest climb of Powys

#51 average steepest climb of Powys

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Absolutely loved this climb, sensational views, quiet road, pretty good road surface (for Wales), loads of sheep… what’s not to like?

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A beautiful climb that starts easily among the trees, but as you get to the top has a very mean bit. When you think you are there, you pass a wild grid and then you have to go back up again. The views there are phenomenal. The road is narrow and quiet. There are zero amenities, but after the summit you roll right into Hay on Wye which is, relatively speaking, a metropolis.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:32:42
7 mph	00:23:09
9 mph	00:18:02
12 mph	00:13:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin can be cycled from 5 sides. Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin, Gospel Pass from St Eigon's Church via Allt Wood, Gospel Pass from Llanigon & Gospel Pass from Ffordd-las via Waun Croes Hywel.

You don't need special gearing for Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin. 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.

Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin 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, Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin is not a problem.

Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin is 2.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin is 5.4%.

Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.8%.

The summit of Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin is at 1801 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:32:42 to climb Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin. At 7 mph the time is 00:23:09, and at 9 mph 00:18:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:33 is an achievable time.

Gospel Pass from Capel-y-ffin is located in the region Powys in Wales.

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