Cross of Greet from Bentham

Statistics

Difficulty points	277
Length	5.3 mi
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest segment	12.8%
Total ascent	1263 ft

Difficulty points

277

Length

5.3 mi

Average gradient

4.5%

Steepest segment

12.8%

Total ascent

1263 ft

Short recap

#75 toughest climb of England

#21 most elevation gain of England

#43 longest climb of England

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Not the most difficult, but super scenic climb. Tackled from Slaidburn with few humps before, totally stands out from what you find in Bowland Area. Around 10 km of nearly constant climb. Well recommended..

Climbing times

5 mph	01:03:59
7 mph	00:45:18
9 mph	00:35:18
12 mph	00:26:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cross of Greet can be cycled from 2 sides. Cross of Greet from Slaidburn is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cross of Greet from Bentham.

You don't need special gearing for Cross of Greet from Bentham. 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.

Cross of Greet from Bentham 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, Cross of Greet from Bentham is not a problem.

Cross of Greet from Bentham is 5.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Cross of Greet from Bentham is 4.5%.

Cross of Greet from Bentham has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Cross of Greet from Bentham is at 1401 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:59 to climb Cross of Greet from Bentham. At 7 mph the time is 00:45:18, and at 9 mph 00:35:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:31 is an achievable time.

Cross of Greet from Bentham is located in the region North Yorkshire in England.

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