Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown

Statistics

Difficulty points	117
Length	3.3 km
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest 100 metres	13.8%
Total ascent	159 m

Difficulty points

117

Length

3.3 km

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest 100 metres

13.8%

Total ascent

159 m

Photos (1)

Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown

Reviews (1)

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Receive free climbfinder goodies for your reviews

FrDe ^premium

1 y 3.0

Klim met variabel percentages en een ietwat slingerende weg. Het venijn zit hem inderdaad in de staart

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:28:32
11 km/h	00:18:09
15 km/h	00:13:18
19 km/h	00:10:30

Road surface condition

100% 0% 0%

Based on 1 vote

Share your knowledge. What was the road condition during your ascent?

Traffic

100% 0% 0%

Based on 1 vote

Your experience counts. How much traffic did you encounter during the climb?

Frequently Asked Questions

Black Down / Hardy's Monument can be cycled from 2 sides. Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Valley of Stones.

You don't need special gearing for Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown. 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.

Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown 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.

Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown is 3.3 km long.

The average gradient of Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown is 4.8%.

Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown is at 239 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:28:32 to climb Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown. At 11 km/h the time is 00:18:09, and at 15 km/h 00:13:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:30 is an achievable time.

Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown is located in the region Dorset in England.

Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown

Statistics

Photos (1)

Reviews (1)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

Traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sides of the Black Down / Hardy's Monument can be cycled up?

What gearing is needed for Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown?

How difficult is the Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown?

How long is the climb up Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown?

What is the gradient of Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown?

What is the steepest part of Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown?

How high is Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown?

How long does it take to cycle up Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown?

Where is Black Down / Hardy's Monument from Martinstown located?