Pym Chair via Bank Lane

Statistics

Difficulty points	232
Length	1.7 km
Average gradient	10.5%
Steepest 100 metres	17.2%
Total ascent	183 m

Difficulty points

232

Length

1.7 km

Average gradient

10.5%

Steepest 100 metres

17.2%

Total ascent

183 m

Short recap

#29 toughest climb of North West England

#66 most elevation gain of Peak District

#27 longest climb of Cheshire

#40 average steepest climb of North West England

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Always will be hard. Harder from this side. 3 steep ramps with the last being the hardest at around 22％

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:14:54
11 km/h	00:09:29
15 km/h	00:06:57
19 km/h	00:05:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pym Chair can be cycled from 3 sides. Pym Chair from Lamaload Reservoir is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pym Chair via Bank Lane & The Street / Pym Chair from Errwood Reservoir.

Pym Chair via Bank Lane 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!

Pym Chair via Bank Lane 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, Pym Chair via Bank Lane is not a problem.

Pym Chair via Bank Lane is 1.7 km long.

The average gradient of Pym Chair via Bank Lane is 10.5%.

Pym Chair via Bank Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.2%.

The summit of Pym Chair via Bank Lane is at 471 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:14:54 to climb Pym Chair via Bank Lane. At 11 km/h the time is 00:09:29, and at 15 km/h 00:06:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:29 is an achievable time.

Pym Chair via Bank Lane is located in the region Cheshire in England.

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