Trough of Bowland from Marshaw

Statistics

Difficulty points	79
Length	3.7 km
Average gradient	3.8%
Steepest 100 metres	9.5%
Total ascent	140 m

Difficulty points

Length

3.7 km

Average gradient

3.8%

Steepest 100 metres

9.5%

Total ascent

140 m

Short recap

Famous climb

Beautiful scenery

#62 toughest climb of Lancashire

#47 most elevation gain of Lancashire

#27 longest climb of Lancashire

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One of the best roads in the country. Easy way up compared to coming up from Dunsop Bridge. Both routes are amazing. But the onward routes through the Forest of Bowland are well worth exploring!

WojciechC42

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Fairly long and easy climb from Marshaw. Great descent to Dunsop bridge from the top trough the valley. Highly recommended.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:31:58
11 km/h	00:20:20
15 km/h	00:14:55
19 km/h	00:11:46

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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 Marshaw. 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 Marshaw 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 Marshaw is 3.7 km long.

The average gradient of Trough of Bowland from Marshaw is 3.8%.

Trough of Bowland from Marshaw has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Trough of Bowland from Marshaw is at 297 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:31:58 to climb Trough of Bowland from Marshaw. At 11 km/h the time is 00:20:20, and at 15 km/h 00:14:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:46 is an achievable time.

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

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