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Tow Top Road from Witherslack

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Elevation profile Tow Top Road from Witherslack

Statistics

Difficulty points 202
Length 1.2 km
Average gradient 12.3%
Steepest 100 metres 18.5%
Total ascent 147 m

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Hidden gem
3 hairpin turns
#50 toughest climb of North West England
#96 most elevation gain of Cumbria
#15 average steepest climb of North West England
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Tow Top Road from Witherslack is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 1.2 km long and bridges 147 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 12.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 202. The top of the ascent is located at 159 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Tow Top Road

5.0 by AdrianN
Very tough, but easier since it has been resurfaced. Its just unrelentingly steep through the wooded haripins. This section can be very slippery after rain. After the final hairpin, the gradient reduces to 8-9％ for a straight slog. This feels flat in comparison to previous parts.... read more

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AdrianN
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9 Mo 5.0 00:09:32 (7.6 km/h)

Very tough, but easier since it has been resurfaced. Its just unrelentingly steep through the wooded haripins. This section can be very slippery after rain.
After the final hairpin, the gradient reduces to 8-9％ for a straight slog. This feels flat in comparison to previous parts.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:10:17
11 km/h 00:06:32
15 km/h 00:04:48
19 km/h 00:03:47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tow Top Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Tow Top Road from Witherslack is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tow Top Road from High Newton.

Tow Top Road from Witherslack is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Tow Top Road from Witherslack is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Tow Top Road from Witherslack is not a problem.

Tow Top Road from Witherslack is 1.2 km long.

The average gradient of Tow Top Road from Witherslack is 12.3%.

Tow Top Road from Witherslack has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.5%.

The summit of Tow Top Road from Witherslack is at 159 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:10:17 to climb Tow Top Road from Witherslack. At 11 km/h the time is 00:06:32, and at 15 km/h 00:04:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:47 is an achievable time.

Tow Top Road from Witherslack is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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