Black Hill from Water Sinks

Black Hill can be cycled from 5 sides. Black Hill from Cowside Barn is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Black Hill from Water Houses, Black Hill from Water Sinks, Black Hill via Cove Road & Black Hill from Stainforth.

You don't need special gearing for Black Hill from Water Sinks. 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.

Black Hill from Water Sinks 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.

Black Hill from Water Sinks is 2 mi long.

The average gradient of Black Hill from Water Sinks is 2.6%.

Black Hill from Water Sinks has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Black Hill from Water Sinks is at 1460 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:23:42 to climb Black Hill from Water Sinks. At 7 mph the time is 00:16:47, and at 9 mph 00:13:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:49 is an achievable time.

Black Hill from Water Sinks is located in the region North Yorkshire in England.