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Birker Fell from Ulpha

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Birker Fell from Ulpha
Birker Fell from Ulpha
Birker Fell from Ulpha
Birker Fell from Ulpha
Birker Fell from Ulpha
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Elevation profile Birker Fell from Ulpha

Statistics

Difficulty points 174
Length 4.6 km
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest 100 metres 22%
Total ascent 191 m

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2 hairpin turns
#82 toughest climb of North West England
#99 most elevation gain of North West England
#62 longest climb of North West England
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Birker Fell from Ulpha is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 4.6 km long and bridges 191 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 174. The top of the ascent is located at 261 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: Birker Fell

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Birker Fell from Ulpha
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Tjaart
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This climb starts steep with percentages up to 25％, but it only lasts for a short while. Soon the climb becomes agreeable as you leave the forest and cross the fell. On the top you have a great view towards the Scafells and you descend towards Eskdale, where you can continue to Hardknott Pass.

Birker Fell from Ulpha
Birker Fell from Ulpha
Birker Fell from Ulpha
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:39:25
11 km/h 00:25:05
15 km/h 00:18:23
19 km/h 00:14:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birker Fell can be cycled from 2 sides. Birker Fell from Eskdale Green is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Birker Fell from Ulpha.

You don't need special gearing for Birker Fell from Ulpha. 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.

Birker Fell from Ulpha is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Birker Fell from Ulpha is not a problem.

Birker Fell from Ulpha is 4.6 km long.

The average gradient of Birker Fell from Ulpha is 4.1%.

Birker Fell from Ulpha has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 22%.

The summit of Birker Fell from Ulpha is at 261 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:39:25 to climb Birker Fell from Ulpha. At 11 km/h the time is 00:25:05, and at 15 km/h 00:18:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:31 is an achievable time.

Birker Fell from Ulpha is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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