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Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley

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Elevation profile Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley

Statistics

Difficulty points 362
Length 1.5 mi
Average gradient 10.4%
Steepest segment 26.4%
Total ascent 827 ft

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Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
#16 toughest climb of England
#45 most elevation gain of South West England
#69 average steepest climb of Devon
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Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley is a climb in the region Devon. It is 1.5 mi long and bridges 827 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 362. The top of the ascent is located at 988 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: King's Lane & Berry's Ground Lane

3.0 by hillonearth
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
The really steep bit comes first and is soon over, so the climb doesn't feel too bad as long as you pace the effort. After dense tree cover the road is among open fields and hedgerows, high above the adjacent coast. Expect holiday traffic in summer. The lane is not too narrow however. The nearby climb of Trentishoe Hill from the same start point is harder, with what feels to be a much longer section of very steep gradient... read more

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The really steep bit comes first and is soon over, so the climb doesn't feel too bad as long as you pace the effort. After dense tree cover the road is among open fields and hedgerows, high above the adjacent coast. Expect holiday traffic in summer. The lane is not too narrow however. The nearby climb of Trentishoe Hill from the same start point is harder, with what feels to be a much longer section of very steep gradient

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:18:14
7 mph 00:12:54
9 mph 00:10:03
12 mph 00:07:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley is 1.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley is 10.4%.

Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 26.4%.

The summit of Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley is at 988 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:18:14 to climb Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:54, and at 9 mph 00:10:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:33 is an achievable time.

Martinhoe Common from Heddon Valley is located in the region Devon in England.

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