Devil's Staircase from Llyn Brianne Reservoir
Wales, wales
1.6km 149m 9.3%
3Cat 3
Devil's Staircase from Llyn Brianne Reservoir
Wales, wales
At just 1.6km, Devil's Staircase from Llyn Brianne Reservoir is short but deceptively intense — 149m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 9.3% disguises ramps of 19% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Wales, Wales.
- Higher summit than 94% of climbs in Wales.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 88% of climbs in Wales.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 4km above 10% averaging 15.1%.
Distance
1.6km
Avg Gradient
9.3%
Max Gradient
19%
Elevation Gain
149m
Summit
482m
Wall Rating
4.5
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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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