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Edgcumbe from Gweek

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Elevation profile Edgcumbe from Gweek

Statistics

Difficulty points 94
Length 4 mi
Average gradient 3%
Steepest segment 11%
Total ascent 633 ft

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#38 toughest climb of Cornwall
#9 most elevation gain of Cornwall
#29 longest climb of South West England
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Edgcumbe from Gweek is a climb in the region Cornwall. It is 4 mi long and bridges 633 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 94. The top of the ascent is located at 610 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

3.0 by jegg
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Great fun if you want to get push through a long climb but don’t want anything too steep. The kick in the first KM has a couple of legs that reach 12/13% which is good. Mainly sheltered by trees so not too many views but I did it on a day when the sun and wind were both strong so appreciated the cover.... read more

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Great fun if you want to get push through a long climb but don’t want anything too steep. The kick in the first KM has a couple of legs that reach 12/13% which is good. Mainly sheltered by trees so not too many views but I did it on a day when the sun and wind were both strong so appreciated the cover.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:47:59
7 mph 00:33:58
9 mph 00:26:28
12 mph 00:19:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Edgcumbe from Gweek. 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.

Edgcumbe from Gweek 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.

Edgcumbe from Gweek is 4 mi long.

The average gradient of Edgcumbe from Gweek is 3%.

Edgcumbe from Gweek has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Edgcumbe from Gweek is at 610 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:47:59 to climb Edgcumbe from Gweek. At 7 mph the time is 00:33:58, and at 9 mph 00:26:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:53 is an achievable time.

Edgcumbe from Gweek is located in the region Cornwall in England.

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