Cat 4

The Begwns from Painscastle

Wales, wales

At just 1.5km, The Begwns from Painscastle is short but deceptively intense — 137m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 8.9%, the road kicks to 16.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Wales, Wales.

  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 4km above 10% averaging 11.2%.

The Begwns from Painscastle

Wales, wales

1.5km 137m 8.9%
4

Distance

1.5km

Avg Gradient

8.9%

Max Gradient

16.4%

Elevation Gain

137m

Summit

366m

Wall Rating

4.1

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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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