Cat 3

Pen-Or from Erw Glas

Wales, wales

At just 1.8km, Pen-Or from Erw Glas is short but deceptively intense — 179m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 10% disguises ramps of 20.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Wales, Wales.

  • Steeper maximum gradient than 92% of climbs in Wales.
  • Steeper than 88% of climbs in Wales.
  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 2km above 10% averaging 12.6%.

Pen-Or from Erw Glas

Wales, wales

1.8km 179m 10%
3

Distance

1.8km

Avg Gradient

10%

Max Gradient

20.4%

Elevation Gain

179m

Summit

186m

Wall Rating

4.7

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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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