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Draycott Steep from Draycott

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5 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
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Difficulty points 301
Length 1.2 mi
Average gradient 11.3%
Steepest segment 25.7%
Total ascent 709 ft
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Draycott Steep from Draycott is a climb in the region Somerset. It is 1.2 mi long and bridges 709 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 301. The top of the ascent is located at 860 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: New Road

5.0 by flavius222
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
By far the hardest climb in the Mendips. Gradient is really relentless, when you think it's starting to ease off, it kicks off again! A must do if you like to suffer lol.... read more

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Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
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Reviews (5)

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Dukofdeff
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1 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app

A real test of pacing, if you go off too hard you’ll definitely regret it when you hit the steeper section in the middle. Patience is the word of the day. Mostly under tree cover until you near the top. Road surface adequate with light traffic.

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YetiJ
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2 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

The hardest climb in southern England east of the river Parrett. The focus of the climb is the ~500m in the middle that pushes 20%. Before that, one tries to conserve their energy for the steep section, afterwards one tries to finish the climb whilst recovering a little. The views aren’t great until the top, but on these gradients it doesn’t matter. Traffic was light and the drivers respectful, but still more than would be expected for such a narrow and steep climb. A must do for anyone nearby.

Draycott Steep from Draycott
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ianbates
ianbates
11 Mo 5.0 00:14:05 (5.1 mph)

Did this on Sunday. First time in 8 years. Brutal and just gets harder as you climb. I agree, it’s by far the hardest climb in the Mendips.

Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
Draycott Steep from Draycott
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Fordaldo
Fordaldo
2 y 3.0 00:13:16 (5.4 mph)

Brutal. Not pretty. Narrow. The steepest part is horrendous, for reference it took me 4mins at 270w with a 30/34 gear ratio. Great feeling at the top!

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flavius222
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2 y 5.0 00:11:50 (6 mph)

By far the hardest climb in the Mendips. Gradient is really relentless, when you think it's starting to ease off, it kicks off again! A must do if you like to suffer lol.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:14:19
7 mph 00:10:08
9 mph 00:07:54
12 mph 00:05:56

Road surface condition

29% 71% 0%
Based on 7 votes
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Traffic

50% 38% 13%
Based on 8 votes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Draycott Steep from Draycott 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!

Draycott Steep from Draycott 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!

Draycott Steep from Draycott is 1.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Draycott Steep from Draycott is 11.3%.

Draycott Steep from Draycott has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 25.7%.

The summit of Draycott Steep from Draycott is at 860 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:14:19 to climb Draycott Steep from Draycott. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:08, and at 9 mph 00:07:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:56 is an achievable time.

Draycott Steep from Draycott is located in the region Somerset in England.

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