Cat 2 Penrhiw

Thyn-y-Gaer from Queen's Head Inn

England, wales

The Penrhiw rises 1.5km through gentle countryside, gaining 200m to 355m. At 13.8% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 19.9%, 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 England, Wales.

  • Harder than 99% of climbs in England.
  • Steeper than 99% of climbs in England.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 5km above 10% averaging 15.7%.

Thyn-y-Gaer from Queen's Head Inn

England, wales

1.5km 200m 13.8%
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Distance

1.5km

Avg Gradient

13.8%

Max Gradient

19.9%

Elevation Gain

200m

Summit

355m

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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