Rhyswg Fawr from Abercarn
Wales, wales
1.7km 237m 13.7%
2Cat 2
Rhyswg Fawr from Abercarn
Wales, wales
At just 1.7km, Rhyswg Fawr from Abercarn is short but deceptively intense — 237m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. At 13.7% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 20.3%, where the road feels more wall than road. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Wales, Wales.
- Steeper than 98% of climbs in Wales.
- Harder than 95% of climbs in Wales.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 6km above 10% averaging 15.7%.
Distance
1.7km
Avg Gradient
13.7%
Max Gradient
20.3%
Elevation Gain
237m
Summit
338m
Wall Rating
5.6
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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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