Question 1

How hard is Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch?

Accepted Answer

Classified as Category 3, Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch is a solid climb that will test your legs.

Question 2

How long is Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch?

Accepted Answer

Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch is 2.4km long with 152m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 14 minutes.

Question 3

Where does Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch start?

Accepted Answer

Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch starts on the B4410 in Wales, Wales. The starting coordinates are 52.9488°N, -3.9953°E.

Question 4

What is the steepest section of Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch?

Accepted Answer

The steepest 100-metre section of Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch hits 22.3%. That’s wall territory — many riders will need to stand or zigzag. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.4%.

Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch

Bwlch-y-maen from Tan-y-Bwlch

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