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The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen

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Elevation profile The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen

Statistics

Difficulty points 355
Length 3 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 19.4%
Total ascent 1020 ft

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#27 toughest climb of Wales
#54 most elevation gain of Wales
#92 longest climb of Wales
#73 average steepest climb of Clwyd
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The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen is a climb in the region Denbighshire. It is 3 mi long and bridges 1020 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 355. The top of the ascent is located at 1325 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: B5103 & A542

4.0 by Willyx
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Whereas the Horseshoe Pass takes a relatively easy curving ascent to the summit this route just goes straight up the mountain side, I missed out the first part from Llangollen and started from the village of Pentredwr where the climb really gets going - 1,6 km av.12.6％. This section was used for the British National Hill Climb Championships 2022 so you know what you're getting into! The Ponderosa Cafe at the summit is currently closed at time of writing (07/25). As a nice alternative t... read more

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Willyx
Willyx
10 Mo 4.0

Whereas the Horseshoe Pass takes a relatively easy curving ascent to the summit this route just goes straight up the mountain side, I missed out the first part from Llangollen and started from the village of Pentredwr where the climb really gets going - 1,6 km av.12.6％. This section was used for the British National Hill Climb Championships 2022 so you know what you're getting into! The Ponderosa Cafe at the summit is currently closed at time of writing (07/25). As a nice alternative try the community cafe in Llandegla - 15 min ride to the north.

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jlloyd12130
jlloyd12130
2 y 4.0

Start of the climb is nice and easy albeit on a main road. Once you get on to the oldshoe the real climb starts. Narrow road, can just about pass any cars coming down. Rewarded with a coffee stop at the top.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:36:47
7 mph 00:26:02
9 mph 00:20:18
12 mph 00:15:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen 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!

The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen is 6.3%.

The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.4%.

The summit of The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen is at 1325 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:36:47 to climb The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen. At 7 mph the time is 00:26:02, and at 9 mph 00:20:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:15 is an achievable time.

The Old Shoe / Ponderosa from Llangollen is located in the region Denbighshire in Wales.

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