Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge

Mahon Falls / The Magic Road 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 / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge 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 / The Magic Road from Mahon 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, Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge is not a problem.

Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge is 7.2%.

Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge is at 1345 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:06 to climb Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:14, and at 9 mph 00:11:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:20 is an achievable time.

Mahon Falls / The Magic Road from Mahon Bridge is located in the region Waterford in Ireland.