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Longdown Hill from Askett

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Longdown Hill from Askett
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Elevation profile Longdown Hill from Askett

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Difficulty points 68
Length 2.1 km
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest 100 metres 13%
Total ascent 95 m
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Longdown Hill from Askett is a climb in the region The Chilterns. It is 2.1 km long and bridges 95 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 68. The top of the ascent is located at 214 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Cadsdean Road, Longdown Hill & Cadsden Road

3.0 by SteveL
Visitors to the area will invariably choose to climb Whiteleaf rather than Longdown Hill (or just "Cadsden" as we refer to it locally), however it has a lot going for it. The easy lead in quickly turns into a steep climb after the Plough Pub (where David Cameron famously forgot his child) and heads into the trees. Then when you think it's the top, it isn't, and after a flatter part you have to climb again to the summit. The descent down the other side is fun, and actually bet... read more

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Visitors to the area will invariably choose to climb Whiteleaf rather than Longdown Hill (or just "Cadsden" as we refer to it locally), however it has a lot going for it. The easy lead in quickly turns into a steep climb after the Plough Pub (where David Cameron famously forgot his child) and heads into the trees. Then when you think it's the top, it isn't, and after a flatter part you have to climb again to the summit. The descent down the other side is fun, and actually better than the descent from Whiteleaf (unless you go down Kop).

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:18:12
11 km/h 00:11:35
15 km/h 00:08:30
19 km/h 00:06:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Longdown Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Longdown Hill from Askett is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Longdown Hill from Chequers.

You don't need special gearing for Longdown Hill from Askett. 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.

Longdown Hill from Askett falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Longdown Hill from Askett is 2.1 km long.

The average gradient of Longdown Hill from Askett is 4.5%.

Longdown Hill from Askett has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Longdown Hill from Askett is at 214 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:18:12 to climb Longdown Hill from Askett. At 11 km/h the time is 00:11:35, and at 15 km/h 00:08:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:42 is an achievable time.

Longdown Hill from Askett is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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