Zig Zag Hill

Zig Zag Hill can be cycled from 4 sides. Donhead Hollow from Ludwell is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via North Road via Green Lane, North Road via High Street & Zig Zag Hill.

You don't need special gearing for Zig Zag Hill. 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.

Zig Zag Hill 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.

Zig Zag Hill is 3.5 km long.

The average gradient of Zig Zag Hill is 3.5%.

Zig Zag Hill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.2%.

The summit of Zig Zag Hill is at 265 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:30:00 to climb Zig Zag Hill. At 11 km/h the time is 00:19:05, and at 15 km/h 00:14:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:03 is an achievable time.

Zig Zag Hill is located in the region Dorset in England.