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Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir

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Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir
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Difficulty points 329
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest segment 16.7%
Total ascent 971 ft

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#24 toughest climb of England
#95 most elevation gain of England
#46 longest climb of Peak District
#69 average steepest climb of Peak District
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Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir is a climb in the region Greater Manchester. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 971 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 329. The top of the ascent is located at 1604 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Bank Lane & Chew Road

3.0 by MattZ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This is an unusual one and for that alone you should do it, but don't take your posh road bike! I was on a cyclo cross bike with 35 tyres and it felt about right. Steep but with flat-ish sections to give you a rest, some tarmac, some rough cinder type stone, not sandy or gravelly, plenty of grip, but descending fast is off the table without suspension because of the 50 or so drainage channels!! If the air is clear you can probably see for miles but my SE wind brought the usual dirty air a... read more

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MattZ
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This is an unusual one and for that alone you should do it, but don't take your posh road bike! I was on a cyclo cross bike with 35 tyres and it felt about right. Steep but with flat-ish sections to give you a rest, some tarmac, some rough cinder type stone, not sandy or gravelly, plenty of grip, but descending fast is off the table without suspension because of the 50 or so drainage channels!! If the air is clear you can probably see for miles but my SE wind brought the usual dirty air as well as a healthy headwind just for fun.

Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir
Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir
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YetiJ
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With some steep gravel sections, this climb packs a punch. No cars are allowed, only walkers, so it’s a wonderful escape from the local traffic.

Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir
Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:32
7 mph 00:18:47
9 mph 00:14:38
12 mph 00:10:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir 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!

Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir is 8.4%.

Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.7%.

The summit of Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir is at 1604 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:32 to climb Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir. At 7 mph the time is 00:18:47, and at 9 mph 00:14:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:59 is an achievable time.

Chew Road from Dovestone Reservoir is located in the region Greater Manchester in England.

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