Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow

Statistics

Difficulty points	188
Length	2.9 km
Average gradient	6.9%
Steepest 100 metres	18.3%
Total ascent	198 m

Difficulty points

188

Length

2.9 km

Average gradient

6.9%

Steepest 100 metres

18.3%

Total ascent

198 m

Short recap

#66 toughest climb of North West England

#90 most elevation gain of North West England

#48 longest climb of Lancashire

#35 average steepest climb of Lancashire

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Local legend aka Rock Brow. First 200 metres is very hard, 25％ at the steepest place. After a right turn things get easy with 12％ gradient and the higher you go the easier the climb become. Shorter than Birdy Brow but same fun!

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:24:41
11 km/h	00:15:42
15 km/h	00:11:31
19 km/h	00:09:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jeffrey Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Jeffrey Hill from Ribchester & Jeffrey Hill from Longridge.

Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow 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!

Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow 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, Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow is not a problem.

Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow is 2.9 km long.

The average gradient of Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow is 6.9%.

Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.3%.

The summit of Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow is at 287 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:24:41 to climb Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:42, and at 15 km/h 00:11:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:05 is an achievable time.

Jeffrey Hill via Rock Brow is located in the region Lancashire in England.

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