Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft

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Difficulty points	51
Length	1 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	10.7%
Total ascent	66 m

Difficulty points

Length

1 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

10.7%

Total ascent

66 m

Short recap

#13 toughest climb of Leicestershire

#24 most elevation gain of Leicestershire

#36 longest climb of Leicestershire

#81 average steepest climb of East Midlands

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Combined with the other climbs in this area this ascent and turn makes a good workout. The collective name for this bit of Charnwood Forest is Chitterman Hills, and you’ll be pleased you tackled it!

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:08:35
11 km/h	00:05:27
15 km/h	00:04:00
19 km/h	00:03:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Polly Botts Lane can be cycled from 2 sides. Polly Botts Lane is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft.

You don't need special gearing for Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft. 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.

Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft 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.

Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft is 1 km long.

The average gradient of Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft is 6.6%.

Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft is at 211 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:08:35 to climb Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft. At 11 km/h the time is 00:05:27, and at 15 km/h 00:04:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:09 is an achievable time.

Polly Botts Lane from Ulverscroft is located in the region Leicestershire in England.

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