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Hawkcombe Head from Porlock

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Elevation profile Hawkcombe Head from Porlock

Statistics

Difficulty points 482
Length 4.2 km
Average gradient 9.6%
Steepest 100 metres 20%
Total ascent 398 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#2 toughest climb of England
#13 most elevation gain of England
#39 longest climb of Somerset
#64 average steepest climb of Somerset
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Hawkcombe Head from Porlock is a climb in the region Somerset. It is 4.2 km long and bridges 398 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 482. The top of the ascent is located at 434 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Porlock Hill

4.0 by rorytbaxter
Did this variant rather than the traditional route up to the junction with the toll road. The initial hair pins are brutal and unrelenting! It feels maddening to consider the 20% stretches as offering respite.... read more

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Did this variant rather than the traditional route up to the junction with the toll road. The initial hair pins are brutal and unrelenting! It feels maddening to consider the 20% stretches as offering respite.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:35:34
11 km/h 00:22:38
15 km/h 00:16:36
19 km/h 00:13:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hawkcombe Head from Porlock 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!

Hawkcombe Head from Porlock is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Hawkcombe Head from Porlock is 4.2 km long.

The average gradient of Hawkcombe Head from Porlock is 9.6%.

Hawkcombe Head from Porlock has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20%.

The summit of Hawkcombe Head from Porlock is at 434 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:35:34 to climb Hawkcombe Head from Porlock. At 11 km/h the time is 00:22:38, and at 15 km/h 00:16:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:06 is an achievable time.

Hawkcombe Head from Porlock is located in the region Somerset in England.

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