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Buttertubs Pass from Hawes

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Buttertubs Pass from Hawes
Buttertubs Pass from Hawes
Buttertubs Pass from Hawes
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Elevation profile Buttertubs Pass from Hawes

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Difficulty points 231
Length 3.1 mi
Average gradient 5.6%
Steepest segment 16.5%
Total ascent 928 ft

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Famous climb
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#58 toughest climb of Yorkshire and the Humber
#43 most elevation gain of Yorkshire and the Humber
#99 longest climb of Yorkshire and the Humber
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Buttertubs Pass from Hawes is a climb in the region Yorkshire Dales. It is 3.1 mi long and bridges 928 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 231. The top of the ascent is located at 1726 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Quarry, Hotel, Moorside, High Shaw & Cliff Gate Road

5.0 by pedalpower73
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A tough climb up the pass so keep something in reserve before you get to the top. Be careful of the wind as it can be very strong at the summit leaving you fearful of the descent. Traffic is usually light which is good. Well worth doing if you are in the area and the climb from the other side (Thwaite) is even harder.... read more

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A tough climb up the pass so keep something in reserve before you get to the top. Be careful of the wind as it can be very strong at the summit leaving you fearful of the descent. Traffic is usually light which is good. Well worth doing if you are in the area and the climb from the other side (Thwaite) is even harder.

Buttertubs Pass from Hawes
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:37:33
7 mph 00:26:35
9 mph 00:20:43
12 mph 00:15:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Buttertubs Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Buttertubs Pass from Hawes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite.

You don't need special gearing for Buttertubs Pass from Hawes. 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.

Buttertubs Pass from Hawes 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, Buttertubs Pass from Hawes is not a problem.

Buttertubs Pass from Hawes is 3.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Buttertubs Pass from Hawes is 5.6%.

Buttertubs Pass from Hawes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Buttertubs Pass from Hawes is at 1726 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:37:33 to climb Buttertubs Pass from Hawes. At 7 mph the time is 00:26:35, and at 9 mph 00:20:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:33 is an achievable time.

Buttertubs Pass from Hawes is located in the region North Yorkshire in England.

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