Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey

Statistics

Difficulty points	252
Length	0.9 mi
Average gradient	12.1%
Steepest segment	24.1%
Total ascent	574 ft

Difficulty points

252

Length

0.9 mi

Average gradient

12.1%

Steepest segment

24.1%

Total ascent

574 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#41 toughest climb of Yorkshire and the Humber

#47 average steepest climb of Yorkshire and the Humber

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Reviews (3)

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DJFYorkshire

2 w 5.0

It is very hard, I got up by just twiddling away on my lowest gear right from the bottom.

After the first hairpin, cross the road and do the second hairpin on the wrong side of the road, the correct side is near vertical. Cars coming down are going very slowly.

After the second hairpin is the steepest part of the climb, it last for about 60 metres.

After this you should be ok

Good luck.

NorthPole

1 y 5.0

An epic beauty in the North York Moors and a famous climb, was and maybe still is recognised as having the steepest section of road on a pass in England at 37％!

Beard_on_a_Bike

2 y 5.0 00:08:13 (6.6 mph)

An epic climb with views to die for and die you just might. This is one heck of a brute and you should definitely do your homework before tackling this monster. Unless you weigh next to nothing this will get your heart pumping and possibly a new max heart rate. It offers everything you could wish for switch backs, trees, sheep, epic back drops and more.

Enjoy this one and give it everything you’ve got. Worth the trip in my book. Good luck!

Climbing times

5 mph	00:10:51
7 mph	00:07:40
9 mph	00:05:59
12 mph	00:04:29

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rosedale Chimney can be cycled from 2 sides. Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Rosedale Chimney from Hutton-le-Hole.

Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey 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!

Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey 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, Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey is not a problem.

Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey is 12.1%.

Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 24.1%.

The summit of Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey is at 1020 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:10:51 to climb Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:40, and at 9 mph 00:05:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:29 is an achievable time.

Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey is located in the region North Yorkshire in England.

Rosedale Chimney from Rosedale Abbey

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