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Rectory Hill from Old Amersham

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Elevation profile Rectory Hill from Old Amersham

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Difficulty points 61
Length 0.7 km
Average gradient 8.7%
Steepest 100 metres 14%
Total ascent 56 m

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#48 toughest climb of Buckinghamshire
#90 most elevation gain of Buckinghamshire
#43 average steepest climb of South East England
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Rectory Hill from Old Amersham is a climb in the region The Chilterns. It is 0.7 km long and bridges 56 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 61. The top of the ascent is located at 149 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Rectory Hill

3.0 by SteveL
There are various climbs from Old Amersham to Amersham on the Hill, and this is the hardest one. It can feel pretty brutal towards the end of a long ride. I think it's worth a detour, especially if your options are Station Road or Stanley Hill, which are a bit trafficky and a bit dull by comparison. Don't underestimate the steepness though. Thankfully, it's not very long. Rectory Hill climbs through trees, having started at the old Market House in Old Amersham, an interesting hist... read more

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There are various climbs from Old Amersham to Amersham on the Hill, and this is the hardest one. It can feel pretty brutal towards the end of a long ride. I think it's worth a detour, especially if your options are Station Road or Stanley Hill, which are a bit trafficky and a bit dull by comparison. Don't underestimate the steepness though. Thankfully, it's not very long. Rectory Hill climbs through trees, having started at the old Market House in Old Amersham, an interesting historic building, and also passes the church, so there's some historic and scenic interest on the way up.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:05:34
11 km/h 00:03:32
15 km/h 00:02:36
19 km/h 00:02:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rectory Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Rectory Hill from Old Amersham is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Station Road from Old Amersham.

You don't need special gearing for Rectory Hill from Old Amersham. 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.

Rectory Hill from Old Amersham 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.

Rectory Hill from Old Amersham is 0.7 km long.

The average gradient of Rectory Hill from Old Amersham is 8.7%.

Rectory Hill from Old Amersham has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14%.

The summit of Rectory Hill from Old Amersham is at 149 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:05:34 to climb Rectory Hill from Old Amersham. At 11 km/h the time is 00:03:32, and at 15 km/h 00:02:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:03 is an achievable time.

Rectory Hill from Old Amersham is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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