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Essex Way from South Benfleet

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Essex Way from South Benfleet
Essex Way from South Benfleet
Essex Way from South Benfleet
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Elevation profile Essex Way from South Benfleet

Statistics

Difficulty points 42
Length 0.9 mi
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest segment 8%
Total ascent 226 ft

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#31 toughest climb of East of England
#24 most elevation gain of East of England
#55 longest climb of East of England
#54 average steepest climb of East of England
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Essex Way from South Benfleet is a climb in the region Essex. It is 0.9 mi long and bridges 226 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 42. The top of the ascent is located at 259 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Essex Way

5.0 by awisner
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Direction of travel is from South Benfleet towards Hadleigh/Southend on Sea. The climb begins with a steady incline where the pitch of the slope is fairly low. At about the halfway point of the climb the road opens up and the rider can see the majority of the climb ahead which gives you an idea of the effort needed to reach the summit. After a brief respite at approximately 1％ gradient for 150 metres, the remainder of the climb increases to approximately 7％ and seems to go on forever. As ... read more

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Direction of travel is from South Benfleet towards Hadleigh/Southend on Sea.

The climb begins with a steady incline where the pitch of the slope is fairly low. At about the halfway point of the climb the road opens up and the rider can see the majority of the climb ahead which gives you an idea of the effort needed to reach the summit. After a brief respite at approximately 1％ gradient for 150 metres, the remainder of the climb increases to approximately 7％ and seems to go on forever. As the road bends to the left riders get their first glimpse of the summit - which is still approximately 400 metres away!

I recommend this climb. It’s a long one so bring plenty of stamina with you. This climb is best done on a clear day to appreciate the views of the Thames estuary on your right hand side.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:10:47
7 mph 00:07:38
9 mph 00:05:57
12 mph 00:04:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Essex Way can be cycled from 2 sides. Essex Way from South Benfleet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vicarage Hill from South Benfleet.

You don't need special gearing for Essex Way from South Benfleet. 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.

Essex Way from South Benfleet falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Essex Way from South Benfleet is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Essex Way from South Benfleet is 4.8%.

Essex Way from South Benfleet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8%.

The summit of Essex Way from South Benfleet is at 259 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:10:47 to climb Essex Way from South Benfleet. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:38, and at 9 mph 00:05:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:28 is an achievable time.

Essex Way from South Benfleet is located in the region Essex in England.

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