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Milk Hill from Alton Barnes

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Elevation profile Milk Hill from Alton Barnes

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Difficulty points 44
Length 1.7 km
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest 100 metres 6.8%
Total ascent 83 m
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Milk Hill from Alton Barnes is a climb in the region North Wessex Downs. It is 1.7 km long and bridges 83 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 44. The top of the ascent is located at 220 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

5.0 by Willyx
I started the ride in to this climb from Devizes via the villages of Horton and Allington. Fantastic downland riding across rolling countryside with expansive views including across to the Alton Barnes White Horse. Add in the superb climb up Milk Hill and the descent down the north side to the Kennet Valley and you've the makings of a great day out in the unique landscape of the chalk downland. Milk Hill is an easy climb so just settle into a rhythm and enjoy.... read more

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Willyx
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I started the ride in to this climb from Devizes via the villages of Horton and Allington. Fantastic downland riding across rolling countryside with expansive views including across to the Alton Barnes White Horse. Add in the superb climb up Milk Hill and the descent down the north side to the Kennet Valley and you've the makings of a great day out in the unique landscape of the chalk downland. Milk Hill is an easy climb so just settle into a rhythm and enjoy.

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11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

An iconic hill, with expansive views over the Vale of Pewsey and the Alton Barnes White horse. Great scenery, low traffic and steady gradients that are never too steep.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:14:47
11 km/h 00:09:24
15 km/h 00:06:54
19 km/h 00:05:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Milk Hill from Alton Barnes. 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.

Milk Hill from Alton Barnes 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.

Milk Hill from Alton Barnes is 1.7 km long.

The average gradient of Milk Hill from Alton Barnes is 4.8%.

Milk Hill from Alton Barnes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.8%.

The summit of Milk Hill from Alton Barnes is at 220 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:14:47 to climb Milk Hill from Alton Barnes. At 11 km/h the time is 00:09:24, and at 15 km/h 00:06:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:26 is an achievable time.

Milk Hill from Alton Barnes is located in the region Wiltshire in England.

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