Firle Beacon from West Firle

Statistics

Difficulty points	141
Length	1.2 mi
Average gradient	7.4%
Steepest segment	13.8%
Total ascent	476 ft

Difficulty points

141

Length

1.2 mi

Average gradient

7.4%

Steepest segment

13.8%

Total ascent

476 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#14 toughest climb of South East England

#38 most elevation gain of South East England

#17 longest climb of East Sussex

#87 average steepest climb of South East England

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Reviews (3)

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Lenis

10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

This was my first time up Firle Beacon and I did immediately after Bo Peep, since they are not far apart. Although Bo Peep has a 130 rating vs Firle Beacon 141 on Climb Finder, I found Firle Beacon a very slightly easier climb. Road surfaces are comparable and traffic quiet on both, which makes it very pleasant. Great views from either.

JHC ^premium

1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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This area is not very rich in quiet climbs. To get there, you do have to cross a busy main road but this climb is well worth it. The climb is fairly regular with a snappy gradient. As there is hardly any traffic, it is a great training climb. At the top, stunning views await 360 degrees around.

Tyn

1 y 3.0 00:08:37 (8.5 mph)

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Tough climb, but the view at the top (in open weather) is amazing! The road surface is not the best, but unfortunately this is true for the whole region.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:14:38
7 mph	00:10:22
9 mph	00:08:04
12 mph	00:06:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Firle Beacon from West Firle. 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.

Firle Beacon from West Firle 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.

Firle Beacon from West Firle is 1.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Firle Beacon from West Firle is 7.4%.

Firle Beacon from West Firle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Firle Beacon from West Firle is at 545 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:14:38 to climb Firle Beacon from West Firle. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:22, and at 9 mph 00:08:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:04 is an achievable time.

Firle Beacon from West Firle is located in the region East Sussex in England.

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