The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

Cyclist Magazine

August 3, 2020

Road cycling

Some climbs load up hairpin after hairpin, but when a hairpin has a gradient of 25%, you only need one.

Jack Longley

September 20, 2021

Road cycling

Steadily ramps up towards the first hairpin - take the outside line if there's no oncoming traffic - ramps up to double digits after the first hairpin, with the gradient easing after the second. Generally a good road surface, albeit narrow in places - fortunately drivers are usually courteous and allow you to slowly grind your way up.

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Distance 1.86 km

Uphill 190 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Maescar, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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