Brutal hill climb in Wales held on newly-crowned steepest street in the world

With a 37.45 per cent max gradient, Ffordd Pen Llech is an excruciating climb for a race

(Image credit: Getty Images)

A short and savage hill climb event was held on the newly-crowned steepest street in the world in North Wales.

Guinness World Records officially confirmed last month that Ffordd Pen Llech in Harlech, Gwynedd is the steepest climb in the world, taking the title from Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1