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Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge

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Elevation profile Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge

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Difficulty points 171
Length 3.5 mi
Average gradient 4.4%
Steepest segment 14.2%
Total ascent 807 ft

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#71 toughest climb of Scotland
#72 most elevation gain of Scotland
#73 longest climb of Scotland
#9 average steepest climb of Aberdeenshire
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Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is a climb in the region Cairngorms. It is 3.5 mi long and bridges 807 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 171. The top of the ascent is located at 1804 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Old Military Road & A939

4.0 by JonPlunkett
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
The way this hill curves round in front of you gives a good view of what's ahead. Lovely climb up out of the valley with a steep ramp not far from the start. ... read more

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The way this hill curves round in front of you gives a good view of what's ahead. Lovely climb up out of the valley with a steep ramp not far from the start.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:42:13
7 mph 00:29:53
9 mph 00:23:17
12 mph 00:17:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tom Dubh can be cycled from 2 sides. Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tom Dubh from Tor-na-Haish.

You don't need special gearing for Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge. 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.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge 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, Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is not a problem.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is 4.4%.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is at 1804 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:42:13 to climb Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:53, and at 9 mph 00:23:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:29 is an achievable time.

Tom Dubh from Gairnshiel Lodge is located in the region Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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