Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)
Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)
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August 27, 2020
Road cycling
March 16, 2020
Road cycling
With a few short and sharp hairpins that bend up to 25%, it's certainly not an easy climb! In total the climb measures only 0.8 miles (1.3 km) but what it lacks in length it certainly makes up for in intensity!
January 19, 2019
Road cycling
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Embark on a truly difficult road cycling adventure with The Devil's Staircase from Brecon loop, a challenging 72.1-mile (116.0 km) route through the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park. You will gain a significant 6344 feet (1934 metres) of elevation, with the infamous Devil's Staircase itself featuring gradients up to 30%. This demanding ride, typically taking around 6 hours and 27 minutes, rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views of the Tywi Valley, vibrant green fields, and serene forest canopies as you navigate narrow, twisty paved roads.
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The Devil's Staircase is widely recognized as one of the most difficult and iconic cycling climbs in the UK, often featured in lists like Simon Warren's
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Distance 1.59 km
Uphill 160 m
Downhill 10 m
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