Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor

Okement Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Okement Hill from Okehampton via Hart Tor.

You don't need special gearing for Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor. 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.

Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor is 8.6 km long.

The average gradient of Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor is 4.8%.

Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.8%.

The summit of Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor is at 565 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:13:22 to climb Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:41, and at 15 km/h 00:34:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:01 is an achievable time.

Okement Hill from Okehampton via Rowtor is located in the region Devon in England.