Cat 5

Mynydd Rhiw Observation Post

Wales, wales

At just 0.4km, Mynydd Rhiw Observation Post is short but deceptively intense — 50m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. At 11.2% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 14.2%, where the road feels more wall than road. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Wales, Wales.

  • Steeper than 93% of climbs in Wales.

Mynydd Rhiw Observation Post

Wales, wales

0.4km 50m 11.2%
5

Distance

0.4km

Avg Gradient

11.2%

Max Gradient

14.2%

Elevation Gain

50m

Summit

241m

Wall Rating

4.2

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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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