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Dorstone Hill from Dorstone

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Dorstone Hill from Dorstone
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Elevation profile Dorstone Hill from Dorstone

Statistics

Difficulty points 117
Length 0.7 mi
Average gradient 9.4%
Steepest segment 15.3%
Total ascent 354 ft

Short recap

#81 toughest climb of West Midlands
#35 most elevation gain of Herefordshire
#42 longest climb of Herefordshire
#27 average steepest climb of West Midlands
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Dorstone Hill from Dorstone is a climb in the region Herefordshire. It is 0.7 mi long and bridges 354 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 117. The top of the ascent is located at 860 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: B4348 & Dorstone Hill

3.0 by JonS_GBR
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Punchy and steep but still generally consistent enough to keep a good rhythm going. Once over the top descend a little and take the left-hand turn for a quick detour to Arthur’s Stone - a Neolithic burial chamber that offers outstanding views across the Golden Valley to the Black Mountains ... read more

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JonS_GBR
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Punchy and steep but still generally consistent enough to keep a good rhythm going. Once over the top descend a little and take the left-hand turn for a quick detour to Arthur’s Stone - a Neolithic burial chamber that offers outstanding views across the Golden Valley to the Black Mountains

Dorstone Hill from Dorstone
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A short, sheltered sharp shock with zero views and more traffic than you'd expect on such a road.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:08:39
7 mph 00:06:07
9 mph 00:04:46
12 mph 00:03:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorstone Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Dorstone Hill from Dorstone is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Dorstone Hill from Bredwardine.

You don't need special gearing for Dorstone Hill from Dorstone. 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.

Dorstone Hill from Dorstone 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.

Dorstone Hill from Dorstone is 0.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Dorstone Hill from Dorstone is 9.4%.

Dorstone Hill from Dorstone has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Dorstone Hill from Dorstone is at 860 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:08:39 to climb Dorstone Hill from Dorstone. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:07, and at 9 mph 00:04:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:35 is an achievable time.

Dorstone Hill from Dorstone is located in the region Herefordshire in England.

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