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Hollow Way from Chesham

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Elevation profile Hollow Way from Chesham

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Difficulty points 47
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 2.4%
Steepest segment 9.8%
Total ascent 276 ft

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#76 toughest climb of Buckinghamshire
#55 most elevation gain of Buckinghamshire
#44 longest climb of South East England
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Hollow Way from Chesham is a climb in the region The Chilterns. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 276 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 47. The top of the ascent is located at 574 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Drydell Lane & Hollow Way

4.0 by SteveL
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This a less frequented route out of Chesham, and these roads out towards Pednor etc are super quiet. With this climb, the lower stages are between high hedges, so you don't see much, but higher up you get some nice views over the valley. The road surface breaks down a bit as you get towards the end, but generally it's ok.... read more

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This a less frequented route out of Chesham, and these roads out towards Pednor etc are super quiet. With this climb, the lower stages are between high hedges, so you don't see much, but higher up you get some nice views over the valley. The road surface breaks down a bit as you get towards the end, but generally it's ok.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:09
7 mph 00:18:31
9 mph 00:14:25
12 mph 00:10:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Hollow Way from Chesham. 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.

Hollow Way from Chesham falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Hollow Way from Chesham is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Hollow Way from Chesham is 2.4%.

Hollow Way from Chesham has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Hollow Way from Chesham is at 574 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:09 to climb Hollow Way from Chesham. At 7 mph the time is 00:18:31, and at 9 mph 00:14:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:50 is an achievable time.

Hollow Way from Chesham is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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