Beacon Hill from Woodhouse

Statistics

Difficulty points	82
Length	1.7 mi
Average gradient	4.9%
Steepest segment	9.1%
Total ascent	449 ft

Difficulty points

Length

1.7 mi

Average gradient

4.9%

Steepest segment

9.1%

Total ascent

449 ft

Short recap

#94 toughest climb of East Midlands

#63 most elevation gain of East Midlands

#41 longest climb of East Midlands

#20 average steepest climb of Leicestershire

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jupy

2 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Can be busy, but still a good and well known local climb

matthewb153

1 y 5.0

One of the Midlands 100 Climbs and truly rewarding. Tough in places, and on a busy or winter day can be hard! Take a break at the top car park for great views! In winter with snow it’s incredible…

Climbing times

5 mph	00:20:47
7 mph	00:14:43
9 mph	00:11:28
12 mph	00:08:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Beacon Hill from Woodhouse. 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.

Beacon Hill from Woodhouse 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.

Beacon Hill from Woodhouse is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Beacon Hill from Woodhouse is 4.9%.

Beacon Hill from Woodhouse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Beacon Hill from Woodhouse is at 709 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:47 to climb Beacon Hill from Woodhouse. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:43, and at 9 mph 00:11:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:37 is an achievable time.

Beacon Hill from Woodhouse is located in the region Leicestershire in England.

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