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Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow

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Elevation profile Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow

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Difficulty points 188
Length 2.6 km
Average gradient 7.5%
Steepest 100 metres 16.1%
Total ascent 192 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn
#65 toughest climb of North West England
#97 most elevation gain of North West England
#64 longest climb of Lake District
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Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 2.6 km long and bridges 192 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 188. The top of the ascent is located at 213 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Underbarrow Road

4.0 by AdrianN
Of all the climbs from the Lytham Valley heading towards Kendal, this is the hardest. A slight dip after leaving Underbarrow leads to the hairpin bend where the first ramp hits. A slight easing of gradient before a left bend by a lovely white cottage. Then the climb is an incessant rise. Don't be fooled by the turn for the quarry car park. You've still got a hundred yards to go. Then enjoy the long sweeping descent into Kendal... read more

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Of all the climbs from the Lytham Valley heading towards Kendal, this is the hardest. A slight dip after leaving Underbarrow leads to the hairpin bend where the first ramp hits. A slight easing of gradient before a left bend by a lovely white cottage. Then the climb is an incessant rise. Don't be fooled by the turn for the quarry car park. You've still got a hundred yards to go. Then enjoy the long sweeping descent into Kendal

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:22:03
11 km/h 00:14:02
15 km/h 00:10:17
19 km/h 00:08:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Underbarrow Road can be cycled from 4 sides. Underbarrow Road from Kendal is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow, Underbarrow Road via Garth Row Lane & Underbarrow Road via Thorns Lane.

Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow 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!

Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow 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, Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow is not a problem.

Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow is 2.6 km long.

The average gradient of Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow is 7.5%.

Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.1%.

The summit of Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow is at 213 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:22:03 to climb Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:02, and at 15 km/h 00:10:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:07 is an achievable time.

Underbarrow Road from Underbarrow is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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