Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane

Old Ground / Cop Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Old Ground / Cop Hill via White Hill is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane & Old Ground / Cop Hill from Slaithwaite.

Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane 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!

Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane is not a problem.

Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane is 1.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane is 6.6%.

Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.7%.

The summit of Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane is at 1096 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:18:35 to climb Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane. At 7 mph the time is 00:13:09, and at 9 mph 00:10:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:42 is an achievable time.

Old Ground / Cop Hill via Marsden Lane is located in the region West Yorkshire in England.