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The Nine Stones from Borris

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Elevation profile The Nine Stones from Borris

Statistics

Difficulty points 281
Length 3.6 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 14%
Total ascent 1184 ft

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#19 toughest climb of Ireland
#17 most elevation gain of Ireland
#40 longest climb of Ireland
#68 average steepest climb of Ireland
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The Nine Stones from Borris is a climb in the region Carlow. It is 3.6 mi long and bridges 1184 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 281. The top of the ascent is located at 1434 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: L3006, Bowe's Bridge, L7045 & L3005

5.0 by Ciarrai2025
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Again you’ll be happy having completed this long climb. One of the more challenging climbs in the area... read more

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Again you’ll be happy having completed this long climb. One of the more challenging climbs in the area

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:43:18
7 mph 00:30:39
9 mph 00:23:53
12 mph 00:17:57

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Nine Stones can be cycled from 2 sides. The Nine Stones from Bunclody is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Nine Stones from Borris.

The Nine Stones from Borris 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!

The Nine Stones from Borris 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, The Nine Stones from Borris is not a problem.

The Nine Stones from Borris is 3.6 mi long.

The average gradient of The Nine Stones from Borris is 6.3%.

The Nine Stones from Borris has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14%.

The summit of The Nine Stones from Borris is at 1434 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:43:18 to climb The Nine Stones from Borris. At 7 mph the time is 00:30:39, and at 9 mph 00:23:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:57 is an achievable time.

The Nine Stones from Borris is located in the region Carlow in Ireland.

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