Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms

Northcote Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Northcote Hill from Kingford is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms.

Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms 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!

Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms 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, Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms is not a problem.

Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms is 1.4 km long.

The average gradient of Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms is 10.8%.

Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.6%.

The summit of Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms is at 184 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:12:02 to climb Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms. At 11 km/h the time is 00:07:39, and at 15 km/h 00:05:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:26 is an achievable time.

Northcote Hill from Portsmouth Arms is located in the region Devon in England.