Meadows Edge from Stanhope

Statistics

Difficulty points	238
Length	6.4 km
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest 100 metres	17.7%
Total ascent	304 m

Difficulty points

238

Length

6.4 km

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest 100 metres

17.7%

Total ascent

304 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#4 toughest climb of North East England

#82 most elevation gain of England

#13 longest climb of North East England

#59 average steepest climb of Durham

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The first section is steep on a busy road (Crawleyside Bank), but once you turn off it’s more gentle, quiet and scenic.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:54:47
11 km/h	00:34:51
15 km/h	00:25:34
19 km/h	00:20:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadows Edge can be cycled from 2 sides. Meadows Edge / Bale Hill from Baybridge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Meadows Edge from Stanhope.

You don't need special gearing for Meadows Edge from Stanhope. 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.

Meadows Edge from Stanhope 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, Meadows Edge from Stanhope is not a problem.

Meadows Edge from Stanhope is 6.4 km long.

The average gradient of Meadows Edge from Stanhope is 4.8%.

Meadows Edge from Stanhope has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.7%.

The summit of Meadows Edge from Stanhope is at 496 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:54:47 to climb Meadows Edge from Stanhope. At 11 km/h the time is 00:34:51, and at 15 km/h 00:25:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:11 is an achievable time.

Meadows Edge from Stanhope is located in the region Durham in England.

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