Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge

Statistics

Difficulty points	167
Length	0.5 km
Average gradient	13.2%
Steepest 100 metres	18.4%
Total ascent	70 m

Difficulty points

167

Length

0.5 km

Average gradient

13.2%

Steepest 100 metres

18.4%

Total ascent

70 m

Short recap

Famous climb

Cobbles

#88 toughest climb of North West England

#39 most elevation gain of Cheshire

#44 longest climb of Cheshire

#75 average steepest climb of England

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YetiJ ^premium

1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

A mini piece of Belgium and a banger of a climb. With a good gear it’s tough but possible.

willsellars

1 y 3.0

Cobbled and over 20％ to start off. Near impossible if the cobbles are wet.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:04:31
11 km/h	00:02:52
15 km/h	00:02:06
19 km/h	00:01:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge 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!

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge 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, Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is not a problem.

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is 0.5 km long.

The average gradient of Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is 13.2%.

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.4%.

The summit of Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is at 161 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:04:31 to climb Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:02:52, and at 15 km/h 00:02:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:40 is an achievable time.

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is located in the region Cheshire in England.

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