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Mahon Falls from Comaragh

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Mahon Falls from Comaragh
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Elevation profile Mahon Falls from Comaragh

Statistics

Difficulty points 209
Length 1.3 mi
Average gradient 9.2%
Steepest segment 15.5%
Total ascent 630 ft

Short recap

1 hairpin turn
#46 toughest climb of Ireland
#51 most elevation gain of Munster
#75 longest climb of Munster
#21 average steepest climb of Ireland
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Mahon Falls from Comaragh is a climb in the region Waterford. It is 1.3 mi long and bridges 630 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 209. The top of the ascent is located at 1345 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

4.0 by Ciarrai2025
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Tough climb. If it’s wet and windy you don’t have much of a chance of climbing it.... read more

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Ciarrai2025
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8 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Tough climb. If it’s wet and windy you don’t have much of a chance of climbing it.

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nperry
nperry
1 y 4.0 00:13:55 (5.6 mph)

Stunning views at the top, light traffic and a decent surface most of the way

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:15:45
7 mph 00:11:09
9 mph 00:08:41
12 mph 00:06:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mahon Falls can be cycled from 2 sides. Mahon Falls from Comaragh is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge.

Mahon Falls from Comaragh 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!

Mahon Falls from Comaragh 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, Mahon Falls from Comaragh is not a problem.

Mahon Falls from Comaragh is 1.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Mahon Falls from Comaragh is 9.2%.

Mahon Falls from Comaragh has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Mahon Falls from Comaragh is at 1345 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:15:45 to climb Mahon Falls from Comaragh. At 7 mph the time is 00:11:09, and at 9 mph 00:08:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:31 is an achievable time.

Mahon Falls from Comaragh is located in the region Waterford in Ireland.

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