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The Begwns from Painscastle

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Difficulty points 146
Length 1 mi
Average gradient 8.9%
Steepest segment 16.4%
Total ascent 449 ft
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The Begwns from Painscastle is a climb in the region Powys. It is 1 mi long and bridges 449 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 146. The top of the ascent is located at 1201 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:11:31
7 mph 00:08:09
9 mph 00:06:21
12 mph 00:04:46

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Begwns can be cycled from 2 sides. The Begwns from Painscastle is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Begwns from Llowes.

You don't need special gearing for The Begwns from Painscastle. 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.

The Begwns from Painscastle is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

The Begwns from Painscastle is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of The Begwns from Painscastle is 8.9%.

The Begwns from Painscastle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.4%.

The summit of The Begwns from Painscastle is at 1201 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:11:31 to climb The Begwns from Painscastle. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:09, and at 9 mph 00:06:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:46 is an achievable time.

The Begwns from Painscastle is located in the region Powys in Wales.

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