Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge

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Difficulty points	124
Length	2.1 mi
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest segment	11.9%
Total ascent	558 ft

Difficulty points

124

Length

2.1 mi

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest segment

11.9%

Total ascent

558 ft

Short recap

Famous climb

Beautiful scenery

#91 toughest climb of Cumbria

#74 most elevation gain of Cumbria

#78 longest climb of Cumbria

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Manageable climb with a 34 casette - nice and steady

patmac ^premium

1 y 4.0 00:12:57 (9.7 mph)

Done it several times as part of the Fred Whitton Challenge, one of my favourites. A climb you can really push on and get some speed.

Comes midway through the FWC and it can be a bit attritional because it’s so exposed and although not steep (apart from a section at the start) it just drags on.

Great views across the Solway Firth to your right. On a nice day it’s a wonderful place but when it’s wet and windy, it’s a very tough climb.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:25:10
7 mph	00:17:49
9 mph	00:13:53
12 mph	00:10:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cold Fell can be cycled from 2 sides. Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cold Fell from Calder Bridge.

You don't need special gearing for Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge. 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.

Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge 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.

Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge is 2.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge is 5.1%.

Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge is at 961 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:25:10 to climb Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge. At 7 mph the time is 00:17:49, and at 9 mph 00:13:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:26 is an achievable time.

Cold Fell from Ennerdale Bridge is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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