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Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt

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Elevation profile Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt

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Difficulty points 114
Length 3 mi
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest segment 10.5%
Total ascent 643 ft

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Beautiful scenery
#91 toughest climb of Clwyd
#48 most elevation gain of Clwyd
#96 longest climb of Wales
#41 average steepest climb of Denbighshire
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Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt is a climb in the region Denbighshire. It is 3 mi long and bridges 643 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 114. The top of the ascent is located at 1365 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: A542 & Horseshoe Pass

3.0 by Willyx
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
I approached this climb from the north via the Nant y Garth Pass and joined it at the roundabout on the A5104. From the roundabout it's a fast descent to where the road crosses a small stream then the main climb begins. It's not as long or as interesting as the iconic Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen but finishes with a nice climb on the open mountain side. Just remember not to stop at the cafe (currently closed 07/25) as the road summit is a few 100m's farther on.... read more

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Willyx
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10 Mo 3.0

I approached this climb from the north via the Nant y Garth Pass and joined it at the roundabout on the A5104. From the roundabout it's a fast descent to where the road crosses a small stream then the main climb begins. It's not as long or as interesting as the iconic Horseshoe Pass from Llangollen but finishes with a nice climb on the open mountain side. Just remember not to stop at the cafe (currently closed 07/25) as the road summit is a few 100m's farther on.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:36:01
7 mph 00:25:30
9 mph 00:19:52
12 mph 00:14:55

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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 Pen-y-stryt. 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 Pen-y-stryt is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt is 4.1%.

Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt is at 1365 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:36:01 to climb Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:30, and at 9 mph 00:19:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:55 is an achievable time.

Horseshoe Pass from Pen-y-stryt is located in the region Denbighshire in Wales.

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