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Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road

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Difficulty points 178
Length 1.4 mi
Average gradient 8%
Steepest segment 16.8%
Total ascent 577 ft

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Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road is a climb in the region Monmouthshire. It is 1.4 mi long and bridges 577 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 178. The top of the ascent is located at 771 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Chapel Road & Pentre Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:16:30
7 mph 00:11:41
9 mph 00:09:06
12 mph 00:06:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Porth-y-Parc can be cycled from 3 sides. Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pen-y-Pound from Abergavenny & Porth-y-Parc via Pentre Road.

Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road 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!

Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road 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, Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road is not a problem.

Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road is 1.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road is 8%.

Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.8%.

The summit of Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road is at 771 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:16:30 to climb Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:11:41, and at 9 mph 00:09:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:50 is an achievable time.

Porth-y-Parc via Chapel Road is located in the region Monmouthshire in Wales.

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