Cat 3

Penrhiw Lane from Machen

Wales, wales

At just 0.7km, Penrhiw Lane from Machen is short but deceptively intense — 113m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. At 16.5% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 20.2%, 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.

  • The 2nd climb in Wales by gradient.
  • The 2nd climb in Wales by gradient.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 4km above 10% averaging 13.5%.

Penrhiw Lane from Machen

Wales, wales

0.7km 113m 16.5%
3

Distance

0.7km

Avg Gradient

16.5%

Max Gradient

20.2%

Elevation Gain

113m

Summit

167m

Wall Rating

5.5

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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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