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Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap

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Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap
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Elevation profile Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap

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Difficulty points 147
Length 1.9 mi
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest segment 10.3%
Total ascent 656 ft

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#91 toughest climb of Ireland
#36 most elevation gain of Leinster
#39 longest climb of Leinster
#61 average steepest climb of Ireland
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Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is a climb in the region Wicklow. It is 1.9 mi long and bridges 656 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 147. The top of the ascent is located at 2218 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

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Enjoyable climb , traffic free as climb is behind a barrier. You cannot access the Reservoir as there is a locked gate at the top. Great views will greet you instead. ... read more

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Enjoyable climb , traffic free as climb is behind a barrier. You cannot access the Reservoir as there is a locked gate at the top. Great views will greet you instead.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:22:37
7 mph 00:16:00
9 mph 00:12:28
12 mph 00:09:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap. 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.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap 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.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is 1.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is 6.6%.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is at 2218 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:22:37 to climb Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap. At 7 mph the time is 00:16:00, and at 9 mph 00:12:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:22 is an achievable time.

Turlough Hill Reservoir from Wicklow Gap is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

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