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Sally Gap from Laragh

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Sally Gap from Laragh
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Elevation profile Sally Gap from Laragh

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Difficulty points 173
Length 12.1 mi
Average gradient 2.1%
Steepest segment 8.2%
Total ascent 1355 ft

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#70 toughest climb of Ireland
#5 most elevation gain of Ireland
#1 longest climb of Ireland
#59 average steepest climb of Leinster
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Sally Gap from Laragh is a climb in the region Wicklow. It is 12.1 mi long and bridges 1355 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 173. The top of the ascent is located at 1624 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Military Road

4.0 by Ciarrai2025
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Steady drag at the start followed by manageable climb up to waterfall. After this it’s a long winding drag to the top... read more

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8 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Steady drag at the start followed by manageable climb up to waterfall. After this it’s a long winding drag to the top

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8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Steady climb up past Glenmacnass Waterfall with nice views back down the valley. Never gets too difficult but can drag on.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:25:57
7 mph 01:43:19
9 mph 01:20:31
12 mph 01:00:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sally Gap can be cycled from 3 sides. Sally Gap from Laragh is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sally Gap from Kilbride & Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge.

You don't need special gearing for Sally Gap from Laragh. 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.

Sally Gap from Laragh 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, Sally Gap from Laragh is not a problem.

Sally Gap from Laragh is 12.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Sally Gap from Laragh is 2.1%.

Sally Gap from Laragh has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.2%.

The summit of Sally Gap from Laragh is at 1624 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:25:57 to climb Sally Gap from Laragh. At 7 mph the time is 01:43:19, and at 9 mph 01:20:31. For the fastest cyclists, 01:00:29 is an achievable time.

Sally Gap from Laragh is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

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