United Kingdom Rowan YHA
Rowan YHA Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

5.6
PDI
1 mi
DISTANCE
627 ft
GAINED
11.5 %
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This is a short but very tough climb due to it's steep grade - 22% for 1/4 mile!

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CLIMB SUMMARY

narrow, one-lane roadway surrounded by dense, lush green forestation

Cycling Rowen YHA, Wales.

Ride only 1.2 miles but gain 765’ at 12.6% average grade.

This climb is a beast for the last nine-tenth’s of a mile, which average a stunning 16.6%.  

photo collage shows signs and views along the climb, including 25% grade sign

When we asked Simon Warren (100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, UK) to list the hardest 10 climbs in Wales, he named Rowen YHA as #6.

photo collage, wildflowers, stone walls, stone buildings, greenery-lined roadways, and other views along the climb

Parking in the small town of Rowen isn’t hard to find. There is a well marked public restroom available for changing as well. Unknowingly, I parked in a local’s “assigned” spot, but he said it was no problem. He told me he had lived in Rowen for 54 years! They enjoy a slow way of life in Rowen, by the looks of it -- and on the climb you’ll likely be going pretty slow too.

The best views come to from the midpoint where you can look down at the valley and see the mix of green fields and villages. I’d recommend if you want an intensely steep, and short kicker to add to your ride.

photo collage of extreme grade on the roadway

Photos do not do justice to the extreme grade of this climb.

PJAMM Cyclist rides the steepest portion of the climb - 22% for one-quarter mile

Segment on the steepest part of the climb - a quarter mile at 22%.

The gradients are just incredible and for three-tenths of a mile at the start, it is a granny gear climb to the top. At the summit is a small and well-kept youth hostel.  

bike parked against stone wall at the climb finish

Looking back down the road from the finish.

aerial drone view of the Rowen Youth Hostel at climb finish

Finish at YHA Rowen.