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Devil's Dyke from Poynings

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Devil's Dyke from Poynings
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Statistics

Difficulty points 108
Length 1.7 mi
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest segment 11.6%
Total ascent 492 ft

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Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#57 toughest climb of South East England
#33 most elevation gain of South East England
#85 longest climb of South East England
#15 average steepest climb of West Sussex
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Devil's Dyke from Poynings is a climb in the region West Sussex. It is 1.7 mi long and bridges 492 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 108. The top of the ascent is located at 659 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: The Street, Saddlescombe Road & Devil's Dyke Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:20:59
7 mph 00:14:51
9 mph 00:11:34
12 mph 00:08:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Devil's Dyke can be cycled from 2 sides. Devil's Dyke from Brighton & Hove is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Devil's Dyke from Poynings.

You don't need special gearing for Devil's Dyke from Poynings. 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.

Devil's Dyke from Poynings 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.

Devil's Dyke from Poynings is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Devil's Dyke from Poynings is 5.4%.

Devil's Dyke from Poynings has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Devil's Dyke from Poynings is at 659 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:59 to climb Devil's Dyke from Poynings. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:51, and at 9 mph 00:11:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:42 is an achievable time.

Devil's Dyke from Poynings is located in the region West Sussex in England.

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