Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge

Statistics

Difficulty points	116
Length	2.3 km
Average gradient	5.9%
Steepest 100 metres	14.3%
Total ascent	134 m

Difficulty points

116

Length

2.3 km

Average gradient

5.9%

Steepest 100 metres

14.3%

Total ascent

134 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#37 toughest climb of Lancashire

#49 most elevation gain of Lancashire

#59 longest climb of Lancashire

#61 average steepest climb of Lancashire

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Superb climb from Dunsop Bridge. Great scenery, sheep's and Pheasants roaming around.. Last 500m steep and difficult.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:19:37
11 km/h	00:12:29
15 km/h	00:09:09
19 km/h	00:07:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trough of Bowland can be cycled from 2 sides. Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Trough of Bowland from Marshaw.

You don't need special gearing for Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge. 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.

Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge is 2.3 km long.

The average gradient of Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge is 5.9%.

Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.3%.

The summit of Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge is at 297 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:19:37 to climb Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:12:29, and at 15 km/h 00:09:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:13 is an achievable time.

Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge is located in the region Lancashire in England.

Trough of Bowland from Dunsop Bridge

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