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Shay Elliot from Glenmalure

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Shay Elliot from Glenmalure
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Elevation profile Shay Elliot from Glenmalure

Statistics

Difficulty points 206
Length 1.7 mi
Average gradient 8.2%
Steepest segment 12.7%
Total ascent 751 ft

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#48 toughest climb of Ireland
#79 most elevation gain of Ireland
#41 longest climb of Leinster
#28 average steepest climb of Ireland
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Shay Elliot from Glenmalure is a climb in the region Wicklow. It is 1.7 mi long and bridges 751 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 206. The top of the ascent is located at 1224 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Military Road & Coolalingo Bridge

4.0 by Ciarrai2025
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Very steep start to this tough climb. After that it’s a grind to the top 🥵... read more

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Ciarrai2025
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8 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Very steep start to this tough climb. After that it’s a grind to the top 🥵

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8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Usually done after descending off Slieve Mann so the legs are suffering. Can a bit u even too so hard to get a rhythm. Great descent after into Laragh for a decent coffee

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:21:03
7 mph 00:14:54
9 mph 00:11:36
12 mph 00:08:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shay Elliot can be cycled from 2 sides. Shay Elliot from Glenmalure is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Shay Elliot from Laragh.

Shay Elliot from Glenmalure 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!

Shay Elliot from Glenmalure 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, Shay Elliot from Glenmalure is not a problem.

Shay Elliot from Glenmalure is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Shay Elliot from Glenmalure is 8.2%.

Shay Elliot from Glenmalure has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Shay Elliot from Glenmalure is at 1224 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:21:03 to climb Shay Elliot from Glenmalure. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:54, and at 9 mph 00:11:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:43 is an achievable time.

Shay Elliot from Glenmalure is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

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