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Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge

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Elevation profile Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge

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Difficulty points 136
Length 7.4 km
Average gradient 3.4%
Steepest 100 metres 9.4%
Total ascent 248 m

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#17 toughest climb of South East England
#1 most elevation gain of South East England
#71 longest climb of England
#27 average steepest climb of East Sussex
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Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge is a climb in the region East Sussex. It is 7.4 km long and bridges 248 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 136. The top of the ascent is located at 218 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Lye Green Road, Church Hill & B2188

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:03:19
11 km/h 00:40:17
15 km/h 00:29:32
19 km/h 00:23:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge. 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 Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge 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 Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge is 7.4 km long.

The average gradient of Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge is 3.4%.

Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge is at 218 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:03:19 to climb Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:40:17, and at 15 km/h 00:29:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:19 is an achievable time.

Black Hill / Ashdown Forest from Groombridge is located in the region East Sussex in England.

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