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Faulds Brow from Whelpo

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Elevation profile Faulds Brow from Whelpo

Statistics

Difficulty points 87
Length 0.7 mi
Average gradient 8.2%
Steepest segment 12.6%
Total ascent 305 ft

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#99 average steepest climb of Cumbria
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Faulds Brow from Whelpo is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 0.7 mi long and bridges 305 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 87. The top of the ascent is located at 961 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Whelpo Bridge

3.0 by aidyspills
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Nice climb with rewarding scenery near the top. Quite sheltered from the wind too. Road surface improves early on.... read more

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9 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app

Nice climb with rewarding scenery near the top. Quite sheltered from the wind too. Road surface improves early on.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:08:32
7 mph 00:06:03
9 mph 00:04:43
12 mph 00:03:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Faulds Brow from Whelpo. 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.

Faulds Brow from Whelpo 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.

Faulds Brow from Whelpo is 0.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Faulds Brow from Whelpo is 8.2%.

Faulds Brow from Whelpo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.6%.

The summit of Faulds Brow from Whelpo is at 961 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:08:32 to climb Faulds Brow from Whelpo. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:03, and at 9 mph 00:04:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:32 is an achievable time.

Faulds Brow from Whelpo is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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