Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill

Croydon Hill can be cycled from 4 sides. Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Whitswood Steep is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill, Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Broadwood Plantation & Monkham Hill from Kingsbridge.

Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill 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!

Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill 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!

Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill is 3.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill is 6.3%.

Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill is at 1188 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:37:34 to climb Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill. At 7 mph the time is 00:26:35, and at 9 mph 00:20:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:34 is an achievable time.

Croydon Hill from Nutcombe Bottom via Longcombe Hill is located in the region Somerset in England.