Cat 5

Darling's Hill from Galashiels

Scotland, scotland

At just 1.9km, Darling's Hill from Galashiels is short but deceptively intense — 95m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 4.9%, the road kicks to 8.9% 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 Scotland, Scotland.

  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Darling's Hill from Galashiels

Scotland, scotland

1.9km 95m 4.9%
5

Distance

1.9km

Avg Gradient

4.9%

Max Gradient

8.9%

Elevation Gain

95m

Summit

205m

Wall Rating

2.8

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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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