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Monsal Head from Cressbrook

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Monsal Head from Cressbrook
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Elevation profile Monsal Head from Cressbrook

Statistics

Difficulty points 82
Length 0.6 km
Average gradient 11.2%
Steepest 100 metres 14.8%
Total ascent 64 m

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#93 toughest climb of East Midlands
#100 most elevation gain of Derbyshire
#10 average steepest climb of East Midlands
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Monsal Head from Cressbrook is a climb in the region Peak District. It is 0.6 km long and bridges 64 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 82. The top of the ascent is located at 231 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

5.0 by JonahS65
Steady 13-15％ most of the way up. Short climb and a great view of the monsal trail viaduct and cressbrook dale from the top. There is a nice cafe at the top. ... read more

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JonahS65
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Steady 13-15％ most of the way up. Short climb and a great view of the monsal trail viaduct and cressbrook dale from the top. There is a nice cafe at the top.

Monsal Head from Cressbrook
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:04:55
11 km/h 00:03:07
15 km/h 00:02:17
19 km/h 00:01:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Monsal Head from Cressbrook. 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.

Monsal Head from Cressbrook 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.

Monsal Head from Cressbrook is 0.6 km long.

The average gradient of Monsal Head from Cressbrook is 11.2%.

Monsal Head from Cressbrook has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.8%.

The summit of Monsal Head from Cressbrook is at 231 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:04:55 to climb Monsal Head from Cressbrook. At 11 km/h the time is 00:03:07, and at 15 km/h 00:02:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:48 is an achievable time.

Monsal Head from Cressbrook is located in the region Derbyshire in England.

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