Cat 3

Mountain Road via Snowdon Close

Wales, wales

At just 2.6km, Mountain Road via Snowdon Close is short but deceptively intense — 225m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 8.7% disguises ramps of 17.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. Located in Wales, Wales.

  • Harder than 86% of climbs in Wales.
  • The crux hits between km 2 and km 2 — 2km above 10% averaging 11.7%.

Mountain Road via Snowdon Close

Wales, wales

2.6km 225m 8.7%
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Distance

2.6km

Avg Gradient

8.7%

Max Gradient

17.9%

Elevation Gain

225m

Summit

336m

Wall Rating

4.4

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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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