Mull of Kintyre / The Gap from Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse
Scotland, scotland
2.3km 309m 13.5%
2Cat 2
Mull of Kintyre / The Gap from Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse
Scotland, scotland
At just 2.3km, Mull of Kintyre / The Gap from Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse is short but deceptively intense — 309m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 13.5%, the road kicks to 22.9% at its steepest — a wall that demands respect. Located in Scotland, Scotland.
- The 1st climb in Scotland by steepest gradient.
- The 3rd climb in Scotland by difficulty.
- More vertical gain than 92% of climbs in Scotland.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 5km above 10% averaging 15.0%.
Distance
2.3km
Avg Gradient
13.5%
Max Gradient
22.9%
Elevation Gain
309m
Summit
372m
Wall Rating
5.9
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What things cost
Typical prices in Scotland
£3.60
Coffee
£5.00
Beer
£13.50
Meal
£1.30
Water
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