Question 1

How hard is Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant?

Accepted Answer

Classified as Category 4, Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

Question 2

How long is Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant?

Accepted Answer

Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant is 5.8km long with 271m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 35 minutes.

Question 3

Where does Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant start?

Accepted Answer

Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant begins in Wales, Wales. The starting coordinates are 53.0503°N, -4.0146°E.

Question 4

What is the steepest section of Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant?

Accepted Answer

The steepest 100-metre section of Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant hits 12.6%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.7%.

Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant

Llanberis Pass / Pen-y-Pass from Llyn Gwynant / Nant Gwynant

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