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Moel Arthur from Hendre

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Elevation profile Moel Arthur from Hendre

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Difficulty points 117
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 14.8%
Total ascent 587 ft

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#87 toughest climb of Clwyd
#58 most elevation gain of Clwyd
#32 longest climb of Clwyd
#24 average steepest climb of Flintshire
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Moel Arthur from Hendre is a climb in the region Flintshire. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 587 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 117. The top of the ascent is located at 1102 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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The much easier side of the Moel Arthur pass but with its own qualities. A generally comfortable gradient, albeit in your lower (not lowest) gears, the steeper stretches are short. The final half mile or so, after a poorly conditioned cattle grid, through the trees is delightful, and the hulk of Moel Arthur appears on the right. The last 200m or so to the summit is basically flat. Have extreme care on the descent West. It's steep, very steep in places, and poorly surfaced at the bottom. Gre... read more

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The much easier side of the Moel Arthur pass but with its own qualities. A generally comfortable gradient, albeit in your lower (not lowest) gears, the steeper stretches are short. The final half mile or so, after a poorly conditioned cattle grid, through the trees is delightful, and the hulk of Moel Arthur appears on the right. The last 200m or so to the summit is basically flat. Have extreme care on the descent West. It's steep, very steep in places, and poorly surfaced at the bottom. Great road, typically very quiet.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:36
7 mph 00:18:50
9 mph 00:14:40
12 mph 00:11:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moel Arthur can be cycled from 2 sides. Moel Arthur from Llandyrnog is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Moel Arthur from Hendre.

You don't need special gearing for Moel Arthur from Hendre. 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.

Moel Arthur from Hendre is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Moel Arthur from Hendre is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Moel Arthur from Hendre is 5%.

Moel Arthur from Hendre has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.8%.

The summit of Moel Arthur from Hendre is at 1102 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:36 to climb Moel Arthur from Hendre. At 7 mph the time is 00:18:50, and at 9 mph 00:14:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:01 is an achievable time.

Moel Arthur from Hendre is located in the region Flintshire in Wales.

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