Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell

Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell 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!

Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell 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, Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell is not a problem.

Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell is 0.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell is 14.2%.

Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.8%.

The summit of Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell is at 814 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:06:22 to climb Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell. At 7 mph the time is 00:04:30, and at 9 mph 00:03:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:38 is an achievable time.

Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell is located in the region Flintshire in Wales.