Castillo del Inglés (Irún )

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Irún	497m	481m	9.2 km	5.2%	442	***

Climb Description

Castillo del Inglés is a pleasant climb into the Aiako-Harria Natural Park - situated on the border between the regions of Guipuzkoa and Navarra. The climb is in forest throughout, so there are no really spectacular views, but it is enjoyable with little traffic and a nice variety of gradients. This is a very popular ride with local riders - including mountain bikers who use the trails in the surrounding forests.

Despite the name - The English Castle - (also known as Ingelesaren Gaztelua in Basque), there is no monument at the top of the climb. The name derives from a British industrialist who exploited the mines in the area. The ruins of his residence can be visited with a short hike from the road, but there isn't much to see, and it's not really worth the effort in cycling shoes!

Castillo del Inglés is open throughout the year.

Roads & Traffic

The road is in good condition throughout and there is little traffic on the climb.

Alternative Routes

Castillo del Inglés can also be climbed from Oiartzun.

Nearby Climbs

Aritxulegi

Jaizkibel

Artesiaga

Lizarrieta

Agiña

Uitzi

La Piedad

Cycling Holidays

We don't currently run any tours that include the climb to Castillo del Inglés. If you would be interested in customizing an itinerary to this region, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss the options.

You may also be interested in the links below to some of the holidays that we run nearby.