Kop Hill from Princes Risborough

Statistics

Difficulty points	110
Length	0.7 mi
Average gradient	8.6%
Steepest segment	16.4%
Total ascent	325 ft

Difficulty points

110

Length

0.7 mi

Average gradient

8.6%

Steepest segment

16.4%

Total ascent

325 ft

Short recap

#51 toughest climb of South East England

#26 most elevation gain of Buckinghamshire

#82 longest climb of Buckinghamshire

#45 average steepest climb of South East England

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Reviews (3)

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aidyspills ^premium

3 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Great climb this one, think I prefer it to the other way up Peter’s Lane. The way it sneaks up to about 19％ is pretty cool. Was really quiet too the day I did it, despite being so close to a Princes Risborough. Nice one.

SteveL ^premium

4 Mo 4.0

Kop Hill is a hard climb, especially if approached from Princes Risborough with the New Road climb to begin with (which should be considered as the full Kop Hill). People avoid Kop Hill more than they avoid Whiteleaf. Kop Hill is just brutal. The climb starts innocuously but steepens when you reach the trees. There are three ramps on the way up, getting progressively steeper. E.g. the section between the second and third ramps is as steep as the first ramp in itself. It's also awesome in descent, with very high speeds possible if you have the courage to stay off the brakes.

YetiJ ^premium

1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Not quite as long or steep as the neighbouring Whiteleaf, this is still a solid climb. Some nice views to begin. However, I tend to climb Whiteleaf, descend this, then climb Pink Hill. It’s simply too close to the much better climb.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:08:39
7 mph	00:06:07
9 mph	00:04:46
12 mph	00:03:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kop Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Kop Hill from Princes Risborough.

You don't need special gearing for Kop Hill from Princes Risborough. 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.

Kop Hill from Princes Risborough 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.

Kop Hill from Princes Risborough is 0.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Kop Hill from Princes Risborough is 8.6%.

Kop Hill from Princes Risborough has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.4%.

The summit of Kop Hill from Princes Risborough is at 814 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:08:39 to climb Kop Hill from Princes Risborough. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:07, and at 9 mph 00:04:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:35 is an achievable time.

Kop Hill from Princes Risborough is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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