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Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe

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Elevation profile Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe

Statistics

Difficulty points 337
Length 0.8 mi
Average gradient 15.5%
Steepest segment 25.1%
Total ascent 646 ft

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#21 toughest climb of England
#48 most elevation gain of Somerset
#25 average steepest climb of England
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Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe is a climb in the region Somerset. It is 0.8 mi long and bridges 646 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 15.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 337. The top of the ascent is located at 1125 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Crowcombe Hill Road

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Straight up the side of the Quantock Hills this one goes, no messing about with bends and whatnot. I had the misfortune to ride this one with panniers in 1999 I think. Road surface was good then and probably is now as it is used for competitive hill climbs. This hill also has the distinction of being the location of the women's world record for Everesting. Illi Gardner rode rapidly up and down it 59 times to accumulate 8848m of climbing in just 8 hours and 3 minutes. Doesn't bear think... read more

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Reviews (3)

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rorytbaxter
2 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app

Pretty brutal and unrelenting. From the junction at the bottom start in your easiest gear and hold it to the top.

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JuhaszA
9 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Killer. Suffering, can't breathe... the toughest climb I have ever done... if u wanna die try it and enjoy...

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hillonearth
1 y 4.0

Straight up the side of the Quantock Hills this one goes, no messing about with bends and whatnot. I had the misfortune to ride this one with panniers in 1999 I think. Road surface was good then and probably is now as it is used for competitive hill climbs. This hill also has the distinction of being the location of the women's world record for Everesting. Illi Gardner rode rapidly up and down it 59 times to accumulate 8848m of climbing in just 8 hours and 3 minutes. Doesn't bear thinking about!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:09:32
7 mph 00:06:45
9 mph 00:05:16
12 mph 00:03:57

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crowcombe Combe can be cycled from 3 sides. Crowcombe Combe via Five Lords is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe & Crowcombe Combe from Over Stowey.

Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe 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!

Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe 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!

Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe is 0.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe is 15.5%.

Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 25.1%.

The summit of Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe is at 1125 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:09:32 to climb Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:45, and at 9 mph 00:05:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:57 is an achievable time.

Crowcombe Combe from Crowcombe is located in the region Somerset in England.

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