Cat 4

Darren Road

Wales, wales

At just 1km, Darren Road is short but deceptively intense — 96m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 9.8%, the road kicks to 16.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Wales, Wales.

  • Steeper than 87% of climbs in Wales.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 0 — 2km above 10% averaging 12.9%.

Darren Road

Wales, wales

1km 96m 9.8%
4

Distance

1km

Avg Gradient

9.8%

Max Gradient

16.4%

Elevation Gain

96m

Summit

139m

Wall Rating

4.2

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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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