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Sandpits Down from West Woodhay

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Elevation profile Sandpits Down from West Woodhay

Statistics

Difficulty points 95
Length 2.1 km
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest 100 metres 13.5%
Total ascent 113 m

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#92 toughest climb of South East England
#14 most elevation gain of North Wessex Downs
#29 longest climb of North Wessex Downs
#32 average steepest climb of North Wessex Downs
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Sandpits Down from West Woodhay is a climb in the region Berkshire. It is 2.1 km long and bridges 113 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 95. The top of the ascent is located at 264 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

4.0 by YetiJ
A decent hill. A solid steep section, some lovely scenery, and virtually no traffic. My only criticism: the road can be a bit rough in places, and there is a fair bit of gravel at the junction near the bottom of the climb.... read more

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A decent hill. A solid steep section, some lovely scenery, and virtually no traffic. My only criticism: the road can be a bit rough in places, and there is a fair bit of gravel at the junction near the bottom of the climb.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:17:51
11 km/h 00:11:22
15 km/h 00:08:20
19 km/h 00:06:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sandpits Down can be cycled from 3 sides. Sandpits Down via Rooksnest Lane is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sandpits Down from East Woodhay & Sandpits Down from West Woodhay.

You don't need special gearing for Sandpits Down from West Woodhay. 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.

Sandpits Down from West Woodhay is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Sandpits Down from West Woodhay is 2.1 km long.

The average gradient of Sandpits Down from West Woodhay is 5.4%.

Sandpits Down from West Woodhay has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Sandpits Down from West Woodhay is at 264 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:17:51 to climb Sandpits Down from West Woodhay. At 11 km/h the time is 00:11:22, and at 15 km/h 00:08:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:34 is an achievable time.

Sandpits Down from West Woodhay is located in the region Berkshire in England.

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