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The String from Brodick

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Statistics

Difficulty points 185
Length 1.9 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 13%
Total ascent 722 ft

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Beautiful scenery
#54 toughest climb of Scotland
#100 most elevation gain of Scotland
#7 longest climb of North Ayrshire
#64 average steepest climb of Scotland
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The String from Brodick is a climb in the region North Ayrshire. It is 1.9 mi long and bridges 722 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 185. The top of the ascent is located at 771 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: The String

4.0 by ChrisM65
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Lovely ride, challenging ride from Brodick, easier the other direction. Stunning scenery ... read more

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Reviews (3)

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ChrisM65
ChrisM65
1 y 4.0

Lovely ride, challenging ride from Brodick, easier the other direction. Stunning scenery

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Euan
Euan
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

If your in Arran for a cycle the figure of 8 is a must. You’ll get some great views road surface is very good too.

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Tempy41
Tempy41
2 y 4.0

Great climb on Arran - if you go please try the 'figure of 8' route. Takes in the String Rd twice - plus there is a few other cheeky climbs as well!!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:23:18
7 mph 00:16:29
9 mph 00:12:51
12 mph 00:09:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

The String can be cycled from 2 sides. The String from Glenloig is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The String from Brodick.

The String from Brodick 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 String from Brodick 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, The String from Brodick is not a problem.

The String from Brodick is 1.9 mi long.

The average gradient of The String from Brodick is 7.1%.

The String from Brodick has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of The String from Brodick is at 771 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:23:18 to climb The String from Brodick. At 7 mph the time is 00:16:29, and at 9 mph 00:12:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:39 is an achievable time.

The String from Brodick is located in the region North Ayrshire in Scotland.

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