Cat 3

The Wall of Talla

Scotland, scotland

At just 1.9km, The Wall of Talla is short but deceptively intense — 159m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 8.4% disguises ramps of 18.3% — 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 Scotland, Scotland.

  • Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in Scotland.
  • Higher summit than 95% of climbs in Scotland.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 4km above 10% averaging 12.3%.

The Wall of Talla

Scotland, scotland

1.9km 159m 8.4%
3

Distance

1.9km

Avg Gradient

8.4%

Max Gradient

18.3%

Elevation Gain

159m

Summit

457m

Wall Rating

4.2

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What things cost

Typical prices in Scotland

£3.60

Coffee

£5.00

Beer

£13.50

Meal

£1.30

Water

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