Rated the 7th hardest climb in Wales (according to the FIETS index). The climb is about 5km, averaging just over 8% grade. As you'll be warmed up, it's no problem that about 500 metres from the start there is a steeper 2.5 km segment at about 10.5%.

Don't let sheep or exhausted cyclists get in your way.

Mathew

January 4, 2020

Cycling

Keep your head down and keep grinding away at those pedals, this is a climb with numerous false summits that can catch you off guard if you're not committed.

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Distance 3.37 km

Downhill 310 m

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Location: Llanfoist Fawr, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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