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Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge

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Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge
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Elevation profile Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge

Statistics

Difficulty points 122
Length 4.4 mi
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 745 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#85 most elevation gain of South West England
#85 longest climb of England
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Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge is a climb in the region Devon. It is 4.4 mi long and bridges 745 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 122. The top of the ascent is located at 1437 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: B3223

4.0 by IanP
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Great climb, not and steady at the start, slightly harder in the middle then ends with gradual climbing into the moors... read more

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IanP
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4 w 4.0

Great climb, not and steady at the start, slightly harder in the middle then ends with gradual climbing into the moors

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flyingsheep99
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1 y 5.0

Begins in the trees but once out onto the moorland the gradient is gradually close to flat where you can enjoy the open sweeping road and the views. Lots of sheep and horses stay close to the road so take care

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:52:48
7 mph 00:37:23
9 mph 00:29:08
12 mph 00:21:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge. 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.

Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge 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.

Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge is 3.2%.

Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge is at 1437 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:52:48 to climb Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:23, and at 9 mph 00:29:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:53 is an achievable time.

Exmoor Forest from Hillsford Bridge is located in the region Devon in England.

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