The Lord's Throat from Keig

Statistics

Difficulty points	44
Length	1 mi
Average gradient	4%
Steepest segment	12%
Total ascent	217 ft

Difficulty points

Length

1 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

12%

Total ascent

217 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#17 toughest climb of Aberdeenshire

#17 most elevation gain of Aberdeenshire

#15 longest climb of Aberdeenshire

#12 average steepest climb of Aberdeenshire

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Lovely climb. Nice quiet single track road with beautiful surroundings.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:12:13
7 mph	00:08:39
9 mph	00:06:44
12 mph	00:05:04

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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 Keig. 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 Keig falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

The Lord's Throat from Keig is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of The Lord's Throat from Keig is 4%.

The Lord's Throat from Keig has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12%.

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

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:13 to climb The Lord's Throat from Keig. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:39, and at 9 mph 00:06:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:04 is an achievable time.

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

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