The Clough from Bamford

Statistics

Difficulty points	311
Length	0.8 km
Average gradient	19.3%
Steepest 100 metres	31.7%
Total ascent	145 m

Difficulty points

311

Length

0.8 km

Average gradient

19.3%

Steepest 100 metres

31.7%

Total ascent

145 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

#34 toughest climb of England

#60 most elevation gain of East Midlands

#58 average steepest climb of World

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Reviews (4)

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MattZ ^premium

6 d 2.0 via the Climbfinder app

Tried again on cyclo-cross with 30x32, still couldn't do it! It's got great views but it's just MAD steep, one pedal turn and I was falling off even using the backs of my pedals.

MattZ ^premium

2 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

I tried it on my road bike, 34*34 gearing and I just got wheelspin on the leaves. Maybe if it's dry and with nobblier tyres!!

LS10

10 Mo 1.0

not much point in it other than the novelty. Too steep for a road bike & no notable features other than the gradient

YetiJ ^premium

1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Twice I’ve attempted it, twice I’ve had to walk. I can never manage the steepest pinch. If I could get 20m further I would be fine. When you are counting at 20％ and it ramps up ahead of you, you know you are in for a tough time. Can’t decide if it’s 1 or 5 star.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:06:25
11 km/h	00:04:05
15 km/h	00:03:00
19 km/h	00:02:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Clough from Bamford 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 Clough from Bamford is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

The Clough from Bamford is 0.8 km long.

The average gradient of The Clough from Bamford is 19.3%.

The Clough from Bamford has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 31.7%.

The summit of The Clough from Bamford is at 323 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:06:25 to climb The Clough from Bamford. At 11 km/h the time is 00:04:05, and at 15 km/h 00:03:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:22 is an achievable time.

The Clough from Bamford is located in the region Derbyshire in England.

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