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Coal Road from Garsdale Head

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Elevation profile Coal Road from Garsdale Head

Statistics

Difficulty points 243
Length 2.8 km
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest 100 metres 17.9%
Total ascent 224 m

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Beautiful scenery
#22 toughest climb of North West England
#62 most elevation gain of North West England
#81 longest climb of Yorkshire Dales
#53 average steepest climb of Yorkshire Dales
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Coal Road from Garsdale Head is a climb in the region Yorkshire Dales. It is 2.8 km long and bridges 224 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 243. The top of the ascent is located at 537 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Coal Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:24:12
11 km/h 00:15:24
15 km/h 00:11:18
19 km/h 00:08:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Coal Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Coal Road from Garsdale Head is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Coal Road from Lea Yeat.

Coal Road from Garsdale Head is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Coal Road from Garsdale Head 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, Coal Road from Garsdale Head is not a problem.

Coal Road from Garsdale Head is 2.8 km long.

The average gradient of Coal Road from Garsdale Head is 7.9%.

Coal Road from Garsdale Head has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.9%.

The summit of Coal Road from Garsdale Head is at 537 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:24:12 to climb Coal Road from Garsdale Head. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:24, and at 15 km/h 00:11:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:55 is an achievable time.

Coal Road from Garsdale Head is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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