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Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch

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Elevation profile Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch

Statistics

Difficulty points 174
Length 2.3 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 11.9%
Total ascent 797 ft

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#68 toughest climb of Scotland
#78 most elevation gain of Scotland
#11 longest climb of South Ayrshire
#92 average steepest climb of Scotland
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Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch is a climb in the region South Ayrshire. It is 2.3 mi long and bridges 797 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 174. 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 00:27:57
7 mph 00:19:47
9 mph 00:15:25
12 mph 00:11:35

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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.

Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch 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!

Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch 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, Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch is not a problem.

Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch is 6.5%.

Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

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

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:57 to climb Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:47, and at 9 mph 00:15:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:35 is an achievable time.

Nick of the Balloch from South Balloch is located in the region South Ayrshire in Scotland.

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