Cat 2

Afon Ddu from Pont Dolgarrog

Wales, wales

At just 0.7km, Afon Ddu from Pont Dolgarrog is short but deceptively intense — 151m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. At 22.1% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 31.6%, where the road feels more wall than road. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Wales, Wales.

  • The 1st climb in Wales by gradient.
  • The 1st climb in Wales by steepest gradient.
  • Harder than 95% of climbs in Wales.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 5km above 10% averaging 15.0%.

Afon Ddu from Pont Dolgarrog

Wales, wales

0.7km 151m 22.1%
2

Distance

0.7km

Avg Gradient

22.1%

Max Gradient

31.6%

Elevation Gain

151m

Summit

161m

Wall Rating

6

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What things cost

Typical prices in Wales

£3.50

Coffee

£4.80

Beer

£13.00

Meal

£1.30

Water

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