How hard is Wells Brae?

Classified as Category 5, Wells Brae is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Wells Brae?

Wells Brae is 0.3km long with 33m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 2 minutes.

Where does Wells Brae start?

Wells Brae begins in Scotland, Scotland. The starting coordinates are 55.6229°N, -3.0633°E.

What is the steepest section of Wells Brae?

The steepest 100-metre section of Wells Brae hits 17.2%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 11.1%.

Cat 5

Wells Brae

Scotland, scotland

At just 0.3km, Wells Brae is short but deceptively intense — 33m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 11.1%, the road kicks to 17.2% 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 Scotland, Scotland.

The 6th climb in Scotland by gradient.
The 6th climb in Scotland by gradient.
A gentler outing by Scotland standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.