Bowstones via Higher Lane

Statistics

Difficulty points	94
Length	2.9 km
Average gradient	4.9%
Steepest 100 metres	12.8%
Total ascent	139 m

Difficulty points

Length

2.9 km

Average gradient

4.9%

Steepest 100 metres

12.8%

Total ascent

139 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#25 toughest climb of Cheshire

#19 most elevation gain of Cheshire

#69 longest climb of Peak District

#35 average steepest climb of Cheshire

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Nice climb. Not too steep but average road quality upon entry to Mudhurst Lane.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:24:25
11 km/h	00:15:32
15 km/h	00:11:24
19 km/h	00:09:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bowstones can be cycled from 2 sides. Bowstones via Higher Lane is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bowstones via Priest Lane.

You don't need special gearing for Bowstones via Higher Lane. 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.

Bowstones via Higher Lane 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.

Bowstones via Higher Lane is 2.9 km long.

The average gradient of Bowstones via Higher Lane is 4.9%.

Bowstones via Higher Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Bowstones via Higher Lane is at 387 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:24:25 to climb Bowstones via Higher Lane. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:32, and at 15 km/h 00:11:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:00 is an achievable time.

Bowstones via Higher Lane is located in the region Cheshire in England.

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