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Guffock Hill from Sanquhar

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Elevation profile Guffock Hill from Sanquhar

Statistics

Difficulty points 203
Length 3.3 mi
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest segment 10.7%
Total ascent 1027 ft

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#48 toughest climb of Scotland
#32 most elevation gain of Scotland
#87 longest climb of Scotland
#6 average steepest climb of Dumfries and Galloway
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Guffock Hill from Sanquhar is a climb in the region Dumfries and Galloway. It is 3.3 mi long and bridges 1027 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 203. The top of the ascent is located at 1503 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

3.0 by JonPlunkett
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Nice climb as a warm up for Lowther Hill. Though this hill itself is certainly worth a detour. Bit of sheep shit on the road which can be unpleasant on a wet day with spray.... read more

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JonPlunkett
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Nice climb as a warm up for Lowther Hill. Though this hill itself is certainly worth a detour. Bit of sheep shit on the road which can be unpleasant on a wet day with spray.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:39:48
7 mph 00:28:10
9 mph 00:21:57
12 mph 00:16:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Guffock Hill from Sanquhar. 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.

Guffock Hill from Sanquhar 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, Guffock Hill from Sanquhar is not a problem.

Guffock Hill from Sanquhar is 3.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Guffock Hill from Sanquhar is 5.9%.

Guffock Hill from Sanquhar has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Guffock Hill from Sanquhar is at 1503 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:39:48 to climb Guffock Hill from Sanquhar. At 7 mph the time is 00:28:10, and at 9 mph 00:21:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:29 is an achievable time.

Guffock Hill from Sanquhar is located in the region Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.

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