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Long Hill from Whaley Bridge

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Elevation profile Long Hill from Whaley Bridge

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Difficulty points 91
Length 4.9 mi
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest segment 6%
Total ascent 837 ft

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#89 toughest climb of East Midlands
#7 most elevation gain of East Midlands
#54 longest climb of England
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Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is a climb in the region Peak District. It is 4.9 mi long and bridges 837 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 91. The top of the ascent is located at 1404 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Buxton Road & Long Hill

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Aptly named, this is a long climb by UK standards. That said, it's a consistent gradient of 5％ and below, so one to power up rather than a grind.... read more

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Aptly named, this is a long climb by UK standards. That said, it's a consistent gradient of 5％ and below, so one to power up rather than a grind.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:59:08
7 mph 00:41:52
9 mph 00:32:37
12 mph 00:24:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Long Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Goyt's Lane from Errwood Reservoir is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Long Hill from Buxton & Long Hill from Whaley Bridge.

You don't need special gearing for Long Hill from Whaley Bridge. 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.

Long Hill from Whaley Bridge 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.

Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is 4.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is 3.2%.

Long Hill from Whaley Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6%.

The summit of Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is at 1404 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:59:08 to climb Long Hill from Whaley Bridge. At 7 mph the time is 00:41:52, and at 9 mph 00:32:37. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:30 is an achievable time.

Long Hill from Whaley Bridge is located in the region Derbyshire in England.

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