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Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge

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Elevation profile Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge

Statistics

Difficulty points 222
Length 7.2 mi
Average gradient 3.5%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 1325 ft

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#41 toughest climb of Ireland
#7 most elevation gain of Ireland
#3 longest climb of Ireland
#53 average steepest climb of Leinster
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Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge is a climb in the region Wicklow. It is 7.2 mi long and bridges 1325 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 222. The top of the ascent is located at 1713 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: L1013 & Military Road

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
You can’t help but count down the telephone poles to the left of the climb as you ascend! Steep final section... read more

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You can’t help but count down the telephone poles to the left of the climb as you ascend! Steep final section

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:27:26
7 mph 01:01:54
9 mph 00:48:14
12 mph 00:36:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge. 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.

Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge 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, Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge is not a problem.

Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge is 7.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge is 3.5%.

Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge is at 1713 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:27:26 to climb Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge. At 7 mph the time is 01:01:54, and at 9 mph 00:48:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:14 is an achievable time.

Kippure Gate from Waterfall Bridge is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

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