Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge

Statistics

Difficulty points	117
Length	2.4 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	11%
Total ascent	158 m

Difficulty points

117

Length

2.4 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

11%

Total ascent

158 m

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Beautiful scenery

#63 toughest climb of East Midlands

#46 most elevation gain of East Midlands

#57 longest climb of East Midlands

#78 average steepest climb of East Midlands

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Nice climb and never too steep. Great views from the top.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:20:35
11 km/h	00:13:06
15 km/h	00:09:36
19 km/h	00:07:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eccles Pike can be cycled from 5 sides. Eccles Pike from Chapel-en-le-Frith is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge, Eccles Pike from Turnstead Milton, Eccles Pike via Browne Hill & Eccles Pike via Crossings Road.

You don't need special gearing for Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge. 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.

Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge 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.

Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge is 2.4 km long.

The average gradient of Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge is 6.6%.

Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge is at 348 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:20:35 to climb Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:13:06, and at 15 km/h 00:09:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:35 is an achievable time.

Eccles Pike from Whaley Bridge is located in the region Derbyshire in England.

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