Cat 5 Cairncastle

Carncastle from Ballygalley

Northern Ireland, northern-ireland

The Cairncastle rises 1.3km through gentle countryside, gaining 70m to 77m. Averaging 5.3%, the road kicks to 9.9% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Northern Ireland, Northern-ireland.

Carncastle from Ballygalley

Northern Ireland, northern-ireland

1.3km 70m 5.3%
5

Distance

1.3km

Avg Gradient

5.3%

Max Gradient

9.9%

Elevation Gain

70m

Summit

77m

Wall Rating

2.8

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