Bowstones via Priest Lane

Statistics

Difficulty points	172
Length	3.6 km
Average gradient	5.3%
Steepest 100 metres	19.6%
Total ascent	194 m

Difficulty points

172

Length

3.6 km

Average gradient

5.3%

Steepest 100 metres

19.6%

Total ascent

194 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#84 toughest climb of North West England

#95 most elevation gain of North West England

#40 longest climb of Peak District

#32 average steepest climb of Cheshire

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Steep start but not too difficult overall. Average road quality on entry to Mudhurst Lane.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:31:09
11 km/h	00:19:49
15 km/h	00:14:32
19 km/h	00:11:28

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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 Priest 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 Priest Lane 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, Bowstones via Priest Lane is not a problem.

Bowstones via Priest Lane is 3.6 km long.

The average gradient of Bowstones via Priest Lane is 5.3%.

Bowstones via Priest Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.6%.

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

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:31:09 to climb Bowstones via Priest Lane. At 11 km/h the time is 00:19:49, and at 15 km/h 00:14:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:28 is an achievable time.

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

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