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Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite

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Elevation profile Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite

Statistics

Difficulty points 267
Length 2.4 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 15.9%
Total ascent 830 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#93 toughest climb of England
#62 most elevation gain of Yorkshire and the Humber
#45 longest climb of Yorkshire Dales
#95 average steepest climb of Yorkshire Dales
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Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite is a climb in the region Yorkshire Dales. It is 2.4 mi long and bridges 830 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 267. The top of the ascent is located at 1726 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: Cliff Gate Road

4.0 by pedalpower73
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Really tough climb particularly if it is windy. First bend is really steep and you need to dig deep to get through it without unclipping. This ascent is much harder than the other side from Hawes in my opinion.... read more

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pedalpower73
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Really tough climb particularly if it is windy. First bend is really steep and you need to dig deep to get through it without unclipping. This ascent is much harder than the other side from Hawes in my opinion.

Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:29:03
7 mph 00:20:34
9 mph 00:16:01
12 mph 00:12:02

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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.

Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite 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!

Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite 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 Thwaite is not a problem.

Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite is 6.5%.

Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

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

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:29:03 to climb Buttertubs Pass from Thwaite. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:34, and at 9 mph 00:16:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:02 is an achievable time.

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

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