Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill

Statistics

Difficulty points	56
Length	2 km
Average gradient	4.7%
Steepest 100 metres	10.1%
Total ascent	93 m

Difficulty points

Length

2 km

Average gradient

4.7%

Steepest 100 metres

10.1%

Total ascent

93 m

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Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill

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Steady hill, done a number of times. Views from the top are fantastic. Well worth incorporating it into your ride. All on the edge of the Cotswolds AONB

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:16:44
11 km/h	00:10:39
15 km/h	00:07:48
19 km/h	00:06:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Somerset Monument can be cycled from 7 sides. Somerset Monument via Starveall Lane is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Somerset Monument via France Lane, Somerset Monument from Hawkesbury, Somerset Monument via King Lane, Somerset Monument via Chase Hill, Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Road & Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill.

You don't need special gearing for Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill. 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.

Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill 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.

Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill is 2 km long.

The average gradient of Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill is 4.7%.

Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill is at 199 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:16:44 to climb Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill. At 11 km/h the time is 00:10:39, and at 15 km/h 00:07:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:10 is an achievable time.

Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill is located in the region Gloucestershire in England.

Somerset Monument from Hillesley via Hawkesbury Hill

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