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Killhope Cross from Cowshill

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Elevation profile Killhope Cross from Cowshill

Statistics

Difficulty points 199
Length 4.2 mi
Average gradient 4%
Steepest segment 14.1%
Total ascent 906 ft

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#10 toughest climb of North East England
#11 most elevation gain of North East England
#95 longest climb of England
#77 average steepest climb of Durham
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Killhope Cross from Cowshill is a climb in the region Durham. It is 4.2 mi long and bridges 906 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 199. The top of the ascent is located at 2060 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: A689 & School Hill

4.0 by Steve_S_T
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A lovely, undulating but always rising road across exposed moorland. Kicks steeply at the last.... read more

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A lovely, undulating but always rising road across exposed moorland. Kicks steeply at the last.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:51:10
7 mph 00:36:13
9 mph 00:28:13
12 mph 00:21:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Killhope Cross can be cycled from 2 sides. Killhope Cross from Nenthall is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Killhope Cross from Cowshill.

You don't need special gearing for Killhope Cross from Cowshill. 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.

Killhope Cross from Cowshill 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, Killhope Cross from Cowshill is not a problem.

Killhope Cross from Cowshill is 4.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Killhope Cross from Cowshill is 4%.

Killhope Cross from Cowshill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Killhope Cross from Cowshill is at 2060 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:10 to climb Killhope Cross from Cowshill. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:13, and at 9 mph 00:28:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:12 is an achievable time.

Killhope Cross from Cowshill is located in the region Durham in England.

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