Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen

Statistics

Difficulty points	216
Length	3.7 mi
Average gradient	5.2%
Steepest segment	11%
Total ascent	1027 ft

Difficulty points

216

Length

3.7 mi

Average gradient

5.2%

Steepest segment

11%

Total ascent

1027 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#36 toughest climb of Clwyd

#49 most elevation gain of Wales

#55 longest climb of Wales

#35 average steepest climb of Denbighshire

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ChrisPodmore ^premium

9 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Nice climb with awesome views. Just a shame the café at the top is closed (11 Aug 25)

Willyx

10 Mo 5.0

A lovely climb which is never too hard. The upper section after the horseshoe bend(s) rises easily up the mountain side with spectacular views. The climb featured in the Women's Tour of Britain 2024. The Ponderosa Cafe at the summit is currently (07/25) closed. A really good alternative is the community cafe in Llandegla Village 15 min ride to the north.

jlloyd12130

2 y 5.0

Scenic, long and gentle slopes, never feels like it gets too steep and flattens out at the top. Quite a busy road but wide enough. Road surface is standard UK road quality

Climbing times

5 mph	00:44:46
7 mph	00:31:41
9 mph	00:24:42
12 mph	00:18:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Horseshoe Pass can be cycled from 3 sides. Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen & The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen.

You don't need special gearing for Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen. 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.

Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen 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, Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen is not a problem.

Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen is 3.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen is 5.2%.

Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen is at 1365 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:44:46 to climb Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen. At 7 mph the time is 00:31:41, and at 9 mph 00:24:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:33 is an achievable time.

Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen is located in the region Denbighshire in Wales.

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