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The Wrekin via Little Wenlock

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Elevation profile The Wrekin via Little Wenlock

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Difficulty points 47
Length 2.9 km
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest 100 metres 8.8%
Total ascent 93 m
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The Wrekin via Little Wenlock is a climb in the region Shropshire. It is 2.9 km long and bridges 93 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 47. The top of the ascent is located at 256 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Coalbrookdale Road & Wellington Road

3.0 by Steve_S_T
After crossing the bridge over the Ironbridge By Pass, the inconsistent surface winds along with undulating, low percentage gradients, before joining the road into Little Wenlock. This kicks up a bit more steeply for a couple of hundred metres, before easing as you pass the houses. At the T junction turn left for a nice, steady ascent on smooth roads, which ends with a sharp drop and a lovely, fast descent toward the Wrekin car parking spots... read more

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After crossing the bridge over the Ironbridge By Pass, the inconsistent surface winds along with undulating, low percentage gradients, before joining the road into Little Wenlock. This kicks up a bit more steeply for a couple of hundred metres, before easing as you pass the houses. At the T junction turn left for a nice, steady ascent on smooth roads, which ends with a sharp drop and a lovely, fast descent toward the Wrekin car parking spots

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:25:07
11 km/h 00:15:59
15 km/h 00:11:43
19 km/h 00:09:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Wrekin can be cycled from 2 sides. The Wrekin via Little Wenlock is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Wrekin from Cluddley.

You don't need special gearing for The Wrekin via Little Wenlock. 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.

The Wrekin via Little Wenlock 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.

The Wrekin via Little Wenlock is 2.9 km long.

The average gradient of The Wrekin via Little Wenlock is 3.2%.

The Wrekin via Little Wenlock has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of The Wrekin via Little Wenlock is at 256 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:25:07 to climb The Wrekin via Little Wenlock. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:59, and at 15 km/h 00:11:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:15 is an achievable time.

The Wrekin via Little Wenlock is located in the region Shropshire in England.

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