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Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan

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Elevation profile Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan

Statistics

Difficulty points 103
Length 10.5 mi
Average gradient 2%
Steepest segment 6.6%
Total ascent 1125 ft

Short recap

#9 toughest climb of Dumfries and Galloway
#14 most elevation gain of Scotland
#2 longest climb of Scotland
#22 average steepest climb of Dumfries and Galloway
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Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan is a climb in the region Dumfries and Galloway. It is 10.5 mi long and bridges 1125 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 103. The top of the ascent is located at 1283 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Nic O the Balloch

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:07:06
7 mph 01:29:59
9 mph 01:10:07
12 mph 00:52:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nick of the Balloch can be cycled from 3 sides. Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan & Nick of the Balloch via Bell's Memorial.

You don't need special gearing for Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan. 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.

Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan 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.

Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan is 10.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan is 2%.

Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.6%.

The summit of Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan is at 1283 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:07:06 to climb Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan. At 7 mph the time is 01:29:59, and at 9 mph 01:10:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:41 is an achievable time.

Nick of the Balloch from Bargrennan is located in the region Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.

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