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The Beacon from Heddon Valley

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile The Beacon from Heddon Valley
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Difficulty points 188
Length 2.4 km
Average gradient 7.5%
Steepest 100 metres 11.4%
Total ascent 176 m

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1 hairpin turn
Gravel
#81 toughest climb of Devon
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The Beacon from Heddon Valley is a climb in the region Devon. It is 2.4 km long and bridges 176 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 188. The top of the ascent is located at 225 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:20:11
11 km/h 00:12:50
15 km/h 00:09:25
19 km/h 00:07:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Beacon from Heddon Valley 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!

The Beacon from Heddon Valley 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, The Beacon from Heddon Valley is not a problem.

The Beacon from Heddon Valley is 2.4 km long.

The average gradient of The Beacon from Heddon Valley is 7.5%.

The Beacon from Heddon Valley has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of The Beacon from Heddon Valley is at 225 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:20:11 to climb The Beacon from Heddon Valley. At 11 km/h the time is 00:12:50, and at 15 km/h 00:09:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:26 is an achievable time.

The Beacon from Heddon Valley is located in the region Devon in England.

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