Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross

Harcombe Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Old Haldon Hill from Kennford is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross.

You don't need special gearing for Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross. 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.

Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross 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.

Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross is 5%.

Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross is at 751 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:48 to climb Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:44, and at 9 mph 00:11:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:37 is an achievable time.

Harcombe Hill from Harcombe Cross is located in the region Devon in England.