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Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp

4.5
2 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
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Elevation profile Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp

Statistics

Difficulty points 115
Length 0.8 mi
Average gradient 8.8%
Steepest segment 13.6%
Total ascent 361 ft

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#42 toughest climb of South East England
#18 most elevation gain of Oxfordshire
#81 longest climb of Oxfordshire
#39 average steepest climb of South East England
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Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp is a climb in the region North Wessex Downs. It is 0.8 mi long and bridges 361 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 115. The top of the ascent is located at 702 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: Knighton Hill

5.0 by Cyclingtpt
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Very nice yet steep climb up the ridgeway. Starts in a nice village then passes a reativly busy road then onto a quiet yet not w ithout cars road. Good views from top. ... read more

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Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp

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Reviews (2)

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Cyclingtpt
5 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Very nice yet steep climb up the ridgeway. Starts in a nice village then passes a reativly busy road then onto a quiet yet not w ithout cars road. Good views from top.

Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp
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YetiJ
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

But if a steep one leading to the ridgeway. Road surface is gravelly in places, but a decent sized hill for the area.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:09:22
7 mph 00:06:38
9 mph 00:05:10
12 mph 00:03:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp. 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.

Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp 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.

Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp is 0.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp is 8.8%.

Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.6%.

The summit of Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp is at 702 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:09:22 to climb Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:38, and at 9 mph 00:05:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:53 is an achievable time.

Knighton Hill from Compton Beauchamp is located in the region Oxfordshire in England.

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