The Ridge via North Hill

Statistics

Difficulty points	54
Length	1.7 km
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest 100 metres	9.3%
Total ascent	87 m

Difficulty points

Length

1.7 km

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest 100 metres

9.3%

Total ascent

87 m

Short recap

#16 toughest climb of East of England

#8 most elevation gain of East of England

#34 longest climb of East of England

#42 average steepest climb of East of England

Photos (0)

Reviews (1)

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Receive free climbfinder goodies for your reviews

TheMightyFloss

1 y 5.0

Well known by local cycle clubs as a 'must do' rite of passage.

It's not that steep, but it's long by local standards.

Great coffee shop at Papermil Lock at the bottom and in Danbury at the top.

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

Road surface condition

0% 100% 0%

Based on 1 vote

Share your knowledge. What was the road condition during your ascent?

Traffic

100% 0% 0%

Based on 1 vote

Your experience counts. How much traffic did you encounter during the climb?

Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for The Ridge via North Hill. 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.

The Ridge via North Hill 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.

The Ridge via North Hill is 1.7 km long.

The average gradient of The Ridge via North Hill is 5.1%.

The Ridge via North Hill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of The Ridge via North Hill is at 101 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:14:47 to climb The Ridge via North Hill. 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.

The Ridge via North Hill is located in the region Essex in England.

Statistics

Short recap

Photos (0)

Reviews (1)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

Traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

What gearing is needed for The Ridge via North Hill?

How difficult is the The Ridge via North Hill?

How long is the climb up The Ridge via North Hill?

What is the gradient of The Ridge via North Hill?

What is the steepest part of The Ridge via North Hill?

How high is The Ridge via North Hill?

How long does it take to cycle up The Ridge via North Hill?

Where is The Ridge via North Hill located?