Long Hill from Whaley Bridge

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Difficulty points	91
Length	7.9 km
Average gradient	3.2%
Steepest 100 metres	6%
Total ascent	255 m

Difficulty points

Length

7.9 km

Average gradient

3.2%

Steepest 100 metres

Total ascent

255 m

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#89 toughest climb of East Midlands

#7 most elevation gain of East Midlands

#54 longest climb of England

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Aptly named, this is a long climb by UK standards. That said, it's a consistent gradient of 5％ and below, so one to power up rather than a grind.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:07:35
11 km/h	00:43:00
15 km/h	00:31:32
19 km/h	00:24:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Long Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Goyt's Lane from Errwood Reservoir is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Long Hill from Buxton & Long Hill from Whaley Bridge.

You don't need special gearing for Long Hill 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.

Long Hill 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.

Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is 7.9 km long.

The average gradient of Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is 3.2%.

Long Hill from Whaley Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6%.

The summit of Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is at 428 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:07:35 to climb Long Hill from Whaley Bridge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:43:00, and at 15 km/h 00:31:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:54 is an achievable time.

Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is located in the region Derbyshire in England.

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