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Chain Hill from Wantage

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Elevation profile Chain Hill from Wantage

Statistics

Difficulty points 115
Length 3 mi
Average gradient 3.4%
Steepest segment 11%
Total ascent 535 ft

Short recap

#41 toughest climb of South East England
#13 most elevation gain of South East England
#9 longest climb of South East England
#70 average steepest climb of North Wessex Downs
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Chain Hill from Wantage is a climb in the region North Wessex Downs. It is 3 mi long and bridges 535 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 115. The top of the ascent is located at 774 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Chain Hill

4.0 by YetiJ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A real staircase of a climb, with extended flat sections interspersed with sharp ramps. Set within an exposed section of downland, and considering the prevailing south-westerly winds in this area, be prepared for a slog into a stiff cross-headwind. Bring a friend to draft behind if you want to set a quick time. The views are stunning, and traffic is moderate.... read more

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A real staircase of a climb, with extended flat sections interspersed with sharp ramps. Set within an exposed section of downland, and considering the prevailing south-westerly winds in this area, be prepared for a slog into a stiff cross-headwind. Bring a friend to draft behind if you want to set a quick time.
The views are stunning, and traffic is moderate.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:36:11
7 mph 00:25:37
9 mph 00:19:57
12 mph 00:15:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Chain Hill from Wantage. 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.

Chain Hill from Wantage 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.

Chain Hill from Wantage is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Chain Hill from Wantage is 3.4%.

Chain Hill from Wantage has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Chain Hill from Wantage is at 774 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:36:11 to climb Chain Hill from Wantage. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:37, and at 9 mph 00:19:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:00 is an achievable time.

Chain Hill from Wantage is located in the region Oxfordshire in England.

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