Guinness World Records has announced Dunedin's Baldwin St is no longer the steepest street in the world.



Baldwin St's claim to fame has been successfully challenged by another in the Welsh town of Harlech.

The minor road Ffordd Pen Llech is the steepest in the UK - and now the world.

In an article published on Tuesday, Guinness World Records said Harlech was officially home of the world's steepest street.

"Baldwin St has held the record for over a decade."

Guinness World Records says Ffordd Pen Llech has a gradient of 37.5 percent at its steepest point, compared to Baldwin St's 35.

In a statement to Newshub, Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull said he was "philosophical" about the decision.

"The street certainly hasn't got any less steep as a result of the decision."

Harlech resident Gwyn Headley told Newshub from Wales on Tuesday it was "absolutely wonderful" news, but admitted he felt "really sad" for Dunedin.

Headley said he got in touch with Guinness World Records about 10 months ago, when he became convinced it was steeper.