Gales Hill from Middlemarsh

Gales Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Gales Hill from Buckland Newton via Factory Lane is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Gales Hill from Middlemarsh.

You don't need special gearing for Gales Hill from Middlemarsh. 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.

Gales Hill from Middlemarsh 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.

Gales Hill from Middlemarsh is 2.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Gales Hill from Middlemarsh is 4.9%.

Gales Hill from Middlemarsh has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.2%.

The summit of Gales Hill from Middlemarsh is at 843 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:25:02 to climb Gales Hill from Middlemarsh. At 7 mph the time is 00:17:44, and at 9 mph 00:13:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:23 is an achievable time.

Gales Hill from Middlemarsh is located in the region Dorset in England.