Cat 5

Capel Salem

Wales, wales

At just 0.9km, Capel Salem is short but deceptively intense — 53m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 5.9%, the road kicks to 11.3% 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.

Capel Salem

Wales, wales

0.9km 53m 5.9%
5

Distance

0.9km

Avg Gradient

5.9%

Max Gradient

11.3%

Elevation Gain

53m

Summit

82m

Wall Rating

3

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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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