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Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages

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Elevation profile Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages

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Difficulty points 272
Length 3.8 mi
Average gradient 5.7%
Steepest segment 14.6%
Total ascent 1142 ft

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#86 toughest climb of England
#40 most elevation gain of England
#38 longest climb of South West England
#52 average steepest climb of Dartmoor
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Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages is a climb in the region Dartmoor. It is 3.8 mi long and bridges 1142 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 272. The top of the ascent is located at 1296 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Shamrock Cottages & B3387

5.0 by YetiJ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
The secret back way up Haytor. With a similar length and gradient to the main climb from Bovey Tracey, this is my local tip. Of course you have to ride the main climb, but once you have, this takes you to the same beautiful summit without the busy road.... read more

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The secret back way up Haytor. With a similar length and gradient to the main climb from Bovey Tracey, this is my local tip. Of course you have to ride the main climb, but once you have, this takes you to the same beautiful summit without the busy road.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:45:50
7 mph 00:32:27
9 mph 00:25:17
12 mph 00:19:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Haytor Rocks can be cycled from 3 sides. Haytor Rocks from Bovey Tracey is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages & Haytor Rocks from Bickington.

You don't need special gearing for Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages. 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.

Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages is not a problem.

Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages is 3.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages is 5.7%.

Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.

The summit of Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages is at 1296 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:45:50 to climb Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages. At 7 mph the time is 00:32:27, and at 9 mph 00:25:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:00 is an achievable time.

Haytor Rocks from Liverton via Shamrock Cottages is located in the region Devon in England.

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