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Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road
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Statistics

Difficulty points 796
Length 2.3 mi
Average gradient 11.4%
Steepest segment 20.1%
Total ascent 1381 ft

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Gravel
#1 toughest climb of Scotland
#5 most elevation gain of Scotland
#37 longest climb of Perth and Kinross
#6 average steepest climb of Scotland
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Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road is a climb in the region Perth and Kinross. It is 2.3 mi long and bridges 1381 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 796. The top of the ascent is located at 2402 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:27:45
7 mph 00:19:38
9 mph 00:15:18
12 mph 00:11:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road 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!

Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road is 11.4%.

Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.1%.

The summit of Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road is at 2402 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:45 to climb Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:38, and at 9 mph 00:15:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:30 is an achievable time.

Meall Tàirneachan / The Old Mine Road is located in the region Perth and Kinross in Scotland.

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