Cat 5

Cairn Holy from Kirkdale

Scotland, scotland

At just 0.9km, Cairn Holy from Kirkdale is short but deceptively intense — 65m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 7.3%, the road kicks to 11% 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 Scotland, Scotland.

  • Steeper than 88% of climbs in Scotland.

Cairn Holy from Kirkdale

Scotland, scotland

0.9km 65m 7.3%
5

Distance

0.9km

Avg Gradient

7.3%

Max Gradient

11%

Elevation Gain

65m

Summit

117m

Wall Rating

3.3

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What things cost

Typical prices in Scotland

£3.60

Coffee

£5.00

Beer

£13.50

Meal

£1.30

Water

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