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Birchwood Lane from Longley Green

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Elevation profile Birchwood Lane from Longley Green

Statistics

Difficulty points 98
Length 2.4 km
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest 100 metres 11.4%
Total ascent 127 m

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#13 toughest climb of Worcestershire
#91 most elevation gain of West Midlands
#76 longest climb of West Midlands
#22 average steepest climb of Worcestershire
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Birchwood Lane from Longley Green is a climb in the region Worcestershire. It is 2.4 km long and bridges 127 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 98. The top of the ascent is located at 184 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

2.0 by hillonearth
This is the better side of Birchwood Lane to climb, being longer in the lanes and harder overall (but not as steep at its steepest). There are also some lovely views to the right as you get nearer the top. It is a well surfaced small lane with very few cars. A satisfying ride.... read more

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hillonearth
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4 Mo 2.0

This is the better side of Birchwood Lane to climb, being longer in the lanes and harder overall (but not as steep at its steepest). There are also some lovely views to the right as you get nearer the top. It is a well surfaced small lane with very few cars. A satisfying ride.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:20:14
11 km/h 00:12:53
15 km/h 00:09:26
19 km/h 00:07:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birchwood Lane can be cycled from 2 sides. Birchwood Lane from Longley Green is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Birchwood Lane from Storridge.

You don't need special gearing for Birchwood Lane from Longley Green. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Birchwood Lane from Longley Green is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Birchwood Lane from Longley Green is 2.4 km long.

The average gradient of Birchwood Lane from Longley Green is 5.4%.

Birchwood Lane from Longley Green has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Birchwood Lane from Longley Green is at 184 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:20:14 to climb Birchwood Lane from Longley Green. At 11 km/h the time is 00:12:53, and at 15 km/h 00:09:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:27 is an achievable time.

Birchwood Lane from Longley Green is located in the region Worcestershire in England.

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