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Lympne Hill from West Hythe

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Elevation profile Lympne Hill from West Hythe

Statistics

Difficulty points 100
Length 0.4 mi
Average gradient 11.6%
Steepest segment 18%
Total ascent 269 ft

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#75 toughest climb of South East England
#60 most elevation gain of Kent
#80 longest climb of Kent
#10 average steepest climb of South East England
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Lympne Hill from West Hythe is a climb in the region Kent. It is 0.4 mi long and bridges 269 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 100. The top of the ascent is located at 292 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Lympne Hill

3.0 by MartinJ88
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Short but steep. As soon as you think you’ve cracked it there’s another ramp to the top. Not usually that busy and most cars are cautious as there are quite a few bends.... read more

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Short but steep. As soon as you think you’ve cracked it there’s another ramp to the top. Not usually that busy and most cars are cautious as there are quite a few bends.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:05:17
7 mph 00:03:44
9 mph 00:02:55
12 mph 00:02:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Lympne Hill from West Hythe. 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.

Lympne Hill from West Hythe 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.

Lympne Hill from West Hythe is 0.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Lympne Hill from West Hythe is 11.6%.

Lympne Hill from West Hythe has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18%.

The summit of Lympne Hill from West Hythe is at 292 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:05:17 to climb Lympne Hill from West Hythe. At 7 mph the time is 00:03:44, and at 9 mph 00:02:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:11 is an achievable time.

Lympne Hill from West Hythe is located in the region Kent in England.

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