Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane

Statistics

Difficulty points	147
Length	1.2 km
Average gradient	8.7%
Steepest 100 metres	14.3%
Total ascent	107 m

Difficulty points

147

Length

1.2 km

Average gradient

8.7%

Steepest 100 metres

14.3%

Total ascent

107 m

Short recap

Cobbles

#45 toughest climb of West Yorkshire

#56 most elevation gain of West Yorkshire

#67 longest climb of West Yorkshire

#42 average steepest climb of West Yorkshire

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A tough little climb starting with cobbles. Could almost be in Belgium! Fortunately the cobbles relent, although it remains steep for longer.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:10:34
11 km/h	00:06:43
15 km/h	00:04:55
19 km/h	00:03:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Longwood Edge can be cycled from 2 sides. Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Longwood Edge via Thornhill Road.

You don't need special gearing for Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane. 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.

Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane 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.

Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane is 1.2 km long.

The average gradient of Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane is 8.7%.

Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.3%.

The summit of Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane is at 264 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:10:34 to climb Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane. At 11 km/h the time is 00:06:43, and at 15 km/h 00:04:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:53 is an achievable time.

Longwood Edge via Dodlee Lane is located in the region West Yorkshire in England.

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