Question 1

How hard is Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell?

Accepted Answer

Classified as Category 3, Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell is a steep and demanding effort.

Question 2

How long is Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell?

Accepted Answer

Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell is 0.9km long with 121m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 5 minutes.

Question 3

Where does Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell start?

Accepted Answer

Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell starts on the Pen-Y-Ball in Wales, Wales. The starting coordinates are 53.2728°N, -3.2257°E.

Question 4

What is the steepest section of Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell?

Accepted Answer

The steepest 100-metre section of Pen-Y-Ball Hill from Holywell hits 20.8%. That’s wall territory — many riders will need to stand or zigzag. The average gradient across the full climb is 14.2%.

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