Heydon Hill via Challick Lane

Heydon Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Heydon Hill from Waterrow via Chipstable is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Heydon Hill via Challick Lane.

Heydon Hill via Challick Lane 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!

Heydon Hill via Challick 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, Heydon Hill via Challick Lane is not a problem.

Heydon Hill via Challick Lane is 2.3 km long.

The average gradient of Heydon Hill via Challick Lane is 7.8%.

Heydon Hill via Challick Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.5%.

The summit of Heydon Hill via Challick Lane is at 338 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:20:01 to climb Heydon Hill via Challick Lane. At 11 km/h the time is 00:12:44, and at 15 km/h 00:09:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:22 is an achievable time.

Heydon Hill via Challick Lane is located in the region Somerset in England.