Bigland Hill from Low Wood

Bigland Hill can be cycled from 4 sides. Bigland Hill from Low Wood is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bigland Hill from Backbarrow via Bigland Brow Cottage, Bigland Hill via Wood Heads & Bigland Hill from Backbarrow via Brow Edge Road.

Bigland Hill from Low Wood 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!

Bigland Hill from Low Wood 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, Bigland Hill from Low Wood is not a problem.

Bigland Hill from Low Wood is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of Bigland Hill from Low Wood is 10.3%.

Bigland Hill from Low Wood has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.4%.

The summit of Bigland Hill from Low Wood is at 571 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:11:40 to climb Bigland Hill from Low Wood. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:16, and at 9 mph 00:06:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:50 is an achievable time.

Bigland Hill from Low Wood is located in the region Cumbria in England.