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Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach

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Elevation profile Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach

Statistics

Difficulty points 258
Length 6 mi
Average gradient 4.4%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 1385 ft

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#89 toughest climb of Wales
#16 most elevation gain of Wales
#10 longest climb of Wales
#58 average steepest climb of Glamorgan
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Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach is a climb in the region Swansea. It is 6 mi long and bridges 1385 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 258. The top of the ascent is located at 1217 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Clydach Road & Rhydypandy Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:12:36
7 mph 00:51:24
9 mph 00:40:03
12 mph 00:30:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain can be cycled from 4 sides. Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Betws is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Pontaman, Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach & Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain via Rhydypandy.

You don't need special gearing for Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach. 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.

Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach 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, Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach is not a problem.

Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach is 6 mi long.

The average gradient of Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach is 4.4%.

Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach is at 1217 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:12:36 to climb Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach. At 7 mph the time is 00:51:24, and at 9 mph 00:40:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:05 is an achievable time.

Mynydd y Gwair / Betws Mountain from Clydach is located in the region Swansea in Wales.

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