Cat 5

Caerffynnon from Melin Madryn

Wales, wales

At just 0.7km, Caerffynnon from Melin Madryn is short but deceptively intense — 43m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 6.4%, the road kicks to 11.6% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Wales, Wales.

  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by Wales standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Caerffynnon from Melin Madryn

Wales, wales

0.7km 43m 6.4%
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Distance

0.7km

Avg Gradient

6.4%

Max Gradient

11.6%

Elevation Gain

43m

Summit

93m

Wall Rating

3.1

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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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