The Lord's Throat from Glenton

Statistics

Difficulty points	79
Length	0.6 mi
Average gradient	8.5%
Steepest segment	12.1%
Total ascent	276 ft

Difficulty points

Length

0.6 mi

Average gradient

8.5%

Steepest segment

12.1%

Total ascent

276 ft

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Beautiful scenery

#13 toughest climb of Aberdeenshire

#15 most elevation gain of Aberdeenshire

#17 longest climb of Aberdeenshire

#31 average steepest climb of Scotland

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One of the best climbs in this area. A single track road with unfenced woodlands on either side. Enough of a gradient to put you out of puff and a pleasant meander to the road.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:07:25
7 mph	00:05:15
9 mph	00:04:06
12 mph	00:03:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lord's Throat can be cycled from 2 sides. The Lord's Throat from Glenton is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Lord's Throat from Keig.

You don't need special gearing for The Lord's Throat from Glenton. 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 Lord's Throat from Glenton 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 Lord's Throat from Glenton is 0.6 mi long.

The average gradient of The Lord's Throat from Glenton is 8.5%.

The Lord's Throat from Glenton has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of The Lord's Throat from Glenton is at 669 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:07:25 to climb The Lord's Throat from Glenton. At 7 mph the time is 00:05:15, and at 9 mph 00:04:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:04 is an achievable time.

The Lord's Throat from Glenton is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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