Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye

Statistics

Difficulty points	363
Length	5.3 mi
Average gradient	5.5%
Steepest segment	14.4%
Total ascent	1522 ft

Difficulty points

363

Length

5.3 mi

Average gradient

5.5%

Steepest segment

14.4%

Total ascent

1522 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#23 toughest climb of Wales

#6 most elevation gain of Wales

#17 longest climb of Wales

#49 average steepest climb of Powys

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MattieP16

9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Tough lower section in the trees, then it opens out with beautiful views and much more gentle terrain. Cars dotted about but no one is in much of a rush as the road is only really for walkers.

5AWG

2 y 5.0

Excellent views. Narrow in places so can be difficult to let cars pass. The descent on the far side is seriously dangerous in places due to gravel and pot hole, so be very careful.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:03:26
7 mph	00:44:54
9 mph	00:34:59
12 mph	00:26:17

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gospel Pass 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 Hay-on-Wye. 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 Hay-on-Wye is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye is 5.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye is 5.5%.

Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye is at 1801 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:26 to climb Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye. At 7 mph the time is 00:44:54, and at 9 mph 00:34:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:17 is an achievable time.

Gospel Pass from Hay-on-Wye is located in the region Powys in Wales.

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