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Porlock Hill from Porlock

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Porlock Hill from Porlock
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Elevation profile Porlock Hill from Porlock

Statistics

Difficulty points 457
Length 2.4 mi
Average gradient 9.6%
Steepest segment 20%
Total ascent 1227 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
#4 toughest climb of England
#27 most elevation gain of England
#44 longest climb of Somerset
#59 average steepest climb of Somerset
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Porlock Hill from Porlock is a climb in the region Somerset. It is 2.4 mi long and bridges 1227 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 457. The top of the ascent is located at 1345 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: A39

5.0 by YetiJ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
An epic climb, one of the hardest in the country, with scenery to match. Definitely a must do for anyone collecting climbs in the UK. The climbing doesn’t stop after the segment finishes though, and continues whether you continue along the A39 or towards Exford.... read more

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YetiJ
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8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

An epic climb, one of the hardest in the country, with scenery to match. Definitely a must do for anyone collecting climbs in the UK. The climbing doesn’t stop after the segment finishes though, and continues whether you continue along the A39 or towards Exford.

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flyingsheep99
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11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

The Steepest A road in the UK is of course really tough. The first section is incredibly tough with relentless gradients around 25％ for almost 500m with the inside of the second corner being 30％+. Brutal! This steep part is all in the trees and then it starts to open up towards the top. Excellent views back towards Porlock Bay and Hurlstone Point at the top. Styles Ice Cream Van is parked in a big viewpoint car park near the top most days during the warmer months. Road Surface is good and smooth for UK standards. One of the busier roads in the area.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:29:15
7 mph 00:20:42
9 mph 00:16:08
12 mph 00:12:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Porlock Hill from Porlock 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!

Porlock Hill from Porlock 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!

Porlock Hill from Porlock is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Porlock Hill from Porlock is 9.6%.

Porlock Hill from Porlock has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20%.

The summit of Porlock Hill from Porlock is at 1345 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:29:15 to climb Porlock Hill from Porlock. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:42, and at 9 mph 00:16:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:07 is an achievable time.

Porlock Hill from Porlock is located in the region Somerset in England.

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