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Blackhill from Auchenheath

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Blackhill from Auchenheath
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Elevation profile Blackhill from Auchenheath

Statistics

Difficulty points 54
Length 0.3 mi
Average gradient 10.3%
Steepest segment 13.8%
Total ascent 167 ft

Short recap

#10 toughest climb of South Lanarkshire
#13 most elevation gain of South Lanarkshire
#15 longest climb of South Lanarkshire
#11 average steepest climb of Scotland
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Blackhill from Auchenheath is a climb in the region South Lanarkshire. It is 0.3 mi long and bridges 167 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 54. The top of the ascent is located at 823 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: Newkayes Road

3.0 by Marcoj86
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Virtually traffic-free this road. Climb to Black Hill viewpoint from this side is very short, but also very steep. Views are nice.... read more

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Virtually traffic-free this road. Climb to Black Hill viewpoint from this side is very short, but also very steep. Views are nice.

Vrijwel verkeerloos deze weg. Klim naar Black Hill viewpoint vanaf deze zijde is zeer kort, maar ook zeer steil. Uitzichten zijn mooi.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:03:40
7 mph 00:02:36
9 mph 00:02:01
12 mph 00:01:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blackhill can be cycled from 2 sides. Blackhill from Linnville is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Blackhill from Auchenheath.

You don't need special gearing for Blackhill from Auchenheath. 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.

Blackhill from Auchenheath 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.

Blackhill from Auchenheath is 0.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Blackhill from Auchenheath is 10.3%.

Blackhill from Auchenheath has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Blackhill from Auchenheath is at 823 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:03:40 to climb Blackhill from Auchenheath. At 7 mph the time is 00:02:36, and at 9 mph 00:02:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:31 is an achievable time.

Blackhill from Auchenheath is located in the region South Lanarkshire in Scotland.

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