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The Old Rake

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Elevation profile The Old Rake

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Difficulty points 158
Length 1.9 km
Average gradient 7.6%
Steepest 100 metres 18.9%
Total ascent 142 m

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#65 toughest climb of Cumbria
#53 most elevation gain of Lake District
#100 average steepest climb of Lake District
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The Old Rake is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 1.9 km long and bridges 142 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 158. The top of the ascent is located at 264 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Old Rake & Hummer Lane

4.0 by peterbriggs
It's a very hard climb. The road over Broughton moor is a great ride either way. I prefer from the south via Broughton mills which is a long, more gradual ride with great views... read more

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10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

It's a very hard climb. The road over Broughton moor is a great ride either way. I prefer from the south via Broughton mills which is a long, more gradual ride with great views

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:16:04
11 km/h 00:10:13
15 km/h 00:07:30
19 km/h 00:05:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Old Rake 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 Old Rake 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 Old Rake is not a problem.

The Old Rake is 1.9 km long.

The average gradient of The Old Rake is 7.6%.

The Old Rake has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.9%.

The summit of The Old Rake is at 264 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:16:04 to climb The Old Rake. At 11 km/h the time is 00:10:13, and at 15 km/h 00:07:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:55 is an achievable time.

The Old Rake is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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