Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave

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Difficulty points	194
Length	5.8 mi
Average gradient	3.5%
Steepest segment	12%
Total ascent	1056 ft

Difficulty points

194

Length

5.8 mi

Average gradient

3.5%

Steepest segment

12%

Total ascent

1056 ft

Short recap

#56 toughest climb of North West England

#67 most elevation gain of England

#30 longest climb of England

#44 average steepest climb of Cheshire

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Similar to the other two routes up the Cat and Fiddle. Never very steep with the occasional flat/downhill section. Exposed and great scenery near the summit.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:09:36
7 mph	00:49:16
9 mph	00:38:23
12 mph	00:28:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cat and Fiddle can be cycled from 3 sides. Cat & Fiddle from Buxton is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cat & Fiddle from Macclesfield & Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave.

You don't need special gearing for Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave. 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.

Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave 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, Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave is not a problem.

Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave is 5.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave is 3.5%.

Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12%.

The summit of Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave is at 1690 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:09:36 to climb Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave. At 7 mph the time is 00:49:16, and at 9 mph 00:38:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:50 is an achievable time.

Cat and Fiddle from Allgreave is located in the region Cheshire in England.

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