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Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley

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Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley
Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley
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Elevation profile Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley

Statistics

Difficulty points 213
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 12.8%
Total ascent 833 ft

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Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#89 toughest climb of South West England
#42 most elevation gain of South West England
#97 longest climb of Devon
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Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley is a climb in the region Devon. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 833 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 213. The top of the ascent is located at 991 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Jose's Lane

4.0 by flyingsheep99
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
One of the "easier" climbs out of the dramatic Heddon valley. Gradients are never too steep and you can get into a good rhythm. Lush tree cover at the bottom and moorland with sea views at the top. Road surface is pretty bad in areas. Until the end of 2025 the bridge at the bottom is closed meaning this is a dead end road until then hence the traffic is almost no existent but it's a struggle to access the climb unless you go down and up or ride the gravel tracks. A popular area in... read more

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One of the "easier" climbs out of the dramatic Heddon valley. Gradients are never too steep and you can get into a good rhythm. Lush tree cover at the bottom and moorland with sea views at the top. Road surface is pretty bad in areas. Until the end of 2025 the bridge at the bottom is closed meaning this is a dead end road until then hence the traffic is almost no existent but it's a struggle to access the climb unless you go down and up or ride the gravel tracks. A popular area in the summer so traffic might be a minor issue

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:55
7 mph 00:19:03
9 mph 00:14:51
12 mph 00:11:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley 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, Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley is not a problem.

Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley is 7.1%.

Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley is at 991 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:55 to climb Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:03, and at 9 mph 00:14:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:09 is an achievable time.

Holdstone Hill from Heddon Valley is located in the region Devon in England.

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