Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope

Statistics

Difficulty points	132
Length	2.8 km
Average gradient	5.8%
Steepest 100 metres	13.5%
Total ascent	163 m

Difficulty points

132

Length

2.8 km

Average gradient

5.8%

Steepest 100 metres

13.5%

Total ascent

163 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#32 toughest climb of North East England

#33 most elevation gain of North East England

#59 longest climb of North East England

#79 average steepest climb of North East England

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Steep and twisty to begin, but gets easier near the top.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:23:55
11 km/h	00:15:13
15 km/h	00:11:10
19 km/h	00:08:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cuthbert's Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cuthbert's Hill from Baybridge & Curthbert's Hill via The Mill.

You don't need special gearing for Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope. 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.

Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope 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.

Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope is 2.8 km long.

The average gradient of Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope is 5.8%.

Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope is at 510 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:23:55 to climb Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:13, and at 15 km/h 00:11:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:49 is an achievable time.

Cuthbert's Hill from Rookhope is located in the region Durham in England.

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