Melin-y-Wig
Wales, wales
1.4km 100m 7.2%
4Cat 4
Melin-y-Wig
Wales, wales
At just 1.4km, Melin-y-Wig is short but deceptively intense — 100m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 7.2%, the road kicks to 11.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Wales, Wales.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.5%.
Distance
1.4km
Avg Gradient
7.2%
Max Gradient
11.9%
Elevation Gain
100m
Summit
332m
Wall Rating
3.4
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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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