Cat 3

Upper Ochrwyth from Risca

Wales, wales

At just 1.1km, Upper Ochrwyth from Risca is short but deceptively intense — 147m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 14%, the road kicks to 24.2% at its steepest — a wall 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 7th climb in Wales by steepest gradient.
  • The 10th climb in Wales by gradient.
  • Harder than 87% of climbs in Wales.
  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.5%.

Upper Ochrwyth from Risca

Wales, wales

1.1km 147m 14%
3

Distance

1.1km

Avg Gradient

14%

Max Gradient

24.2%

Elevation Gain

147m

Summit

196m

Wall Rating

5.7

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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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