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Spelga Dam from Hilltown

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Spelga Dam from Hilltown
Spelga Dam from Hilltown
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Elevation profile Spelga Dam from Hilltown

Statistics

Difficulty points 173
Length 2.3 mi
Average gradient 6%
Steepest segment 12.7%
Total ascent 719 ft

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Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
#31 toughest climb of Ulster
#33 most elevation gain of Ulster
#36 longest climb of Ulster
#34 average steepest climb of Ulster
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Spelga Dam from Hilltown is a climb in the region Down. It is 2.3 mi long and bridges 719 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 173. The top of the ascent is located at 1138 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: B27 & Kilkeel Road

4.0 by IanC
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Fabulous climb, getting steeper as you go up. great views, but on a Sunday late morning a lot of traffic.it is described here as from hilltown but it is from sandbank road junction... read more

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Spelga Dam from Hilltown
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IanC
IanC
11 Mo 4.0

Fabulous climb, getting steeper as you go up. great views, but on a Sunday late morning a lot of traffic.it is described here as from hilltown but it is from sandbank road junction

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nperry
nperry
1 y 4.0 00:16:47 (8.1 mph)

Stunnind views at the top with viewing platforms and a coffee van. Good road surface

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:27:17
7 mph 00:19:19
9 mph 00:15:03
12 mph 00:11:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Spelga Dam from Hilltown 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!

Spelga Dam from Hilltown 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, Spelga Dam from Hilltown is not a problem.

Spelga Dam from Hilltown is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Spelga Dam from Hilltown is 6%.

Spelga Dam from Hilltown has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Spelga Dam from Hilltown is at 1138 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:17 to climb Spelga Dam from Hilltown. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:19, and at 9 mph 00:15:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:18 is an achievable time.

Spelga Dam from Hilltown is located in the region Down in Northern Ireland.

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