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Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead

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Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead
Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead
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Elevation profile Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead

Statistics

Difficulty points 266
Length 2.4 mi
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest segment 13.8%
Total ascent 906 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#21 toughest climb of Scotland
#54 most elevation gain of Scotland
#9 longest climb of Dumfries and Galloway
#61 average steepest climb of Scotland
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Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead is a climb in the region Dumfries and Galloway. It is 2.4 mi long and bridges 906 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 266. The top of the ascent is located at 2359 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: B7040 & B797

4.0 by JonPlunkett
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Brilliant climb on closed road. It feels like riding up a mountain because it is riding up a mountain. I rode up into the cloud when I did it, which only added to the atmosphere. ... read more

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Reviews (2)

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JonPlunkett
JonPlunkett premium
1 y 4.0

Brilliant climb on closed road. It feels like riding up a mountain because it is riding up a mountain. I rode up into the cloud when I did it, which only added to the atmosphere.

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Jackwithglasses
Jackwithglasses
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Traffic free route to the radar dome. Weather sets in super fast, <200m visibility due to fog on the last climb but made for some fantastic moody scenery

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:28:45
7 mph 00:20:21
9 mph 00:15:52
12 mph 00:11:55

Road surface condition

17% 67% 17%
Based on 6 votes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead 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, Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead is not a problem.

Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead is 7.2%.

Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead is at 2359 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:28:45 to climb Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:21, and at 9 mph 00:15:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:55 is an achievable time.

Lowther Hill from Wanlockhead is located in the region Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.

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