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Sandy Lane from Brockweir

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Elevation profile Sandy Lane from Brockweir

Statistics

Difficulty points 235
Length 1.8 mi
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest segment 14.3%
Total ascent 764 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#52 toughest climb of South West England
#72 most elevation gain of South West England
#43 longest climb of Gloucestershire
#74 average steepest climb of Gloucestershire
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Sandy Lane from Brockweir is a climb in the region Gloucestershire. It is 1.8 mi long and bridges 764 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 235. The top of the ascent is located at 801 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Mill Hill & Sandy Lane

2.0 by hillonearth
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
I did this with daughter on an Audax event. Very quiet pleasant lane, climbing away from the gorgeous Wye Valley. The flat bits allow recovery for the harder sections. There is no sense of a summit finish when you get to the top, just peters out into flattish lanes.... read more

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I did this with daughter on an Audax event. Very quiet pleasant lane, climbing away from the gorgeous Wye Valley. The flat bits allow recovery for the harder sections. There is no sense of a summit finish when you get to the top, just peters out into flattish lanes.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:22:03
7 mph 00:15:36
9 mph 00:12:10
12 mph 00:09:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sandy Lane can be cycled from 6 sides. Hudnalls from Brockweir is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hudnalls from Coldharbour, Sandy Lane from Coldharbour, Sandy Lane from Brockweir, Hillgay Road from Brockweir & Hillgay Road from Coldharbour.

Sandy Lane from Brockweir 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!

Sandy Lane from Brockweir 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, Sandy Lane from Brockweir is not a problem.

Sandy Lane from Brockweir is 1.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Sandy Lane from Brockweir is 7.9%.

Sandy Lane from Brockweir has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.3%.

The summit of Sandy Lane from Brockweir is at 801 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:22:03 to climb Sandy Lane from Brockweir. At 7 mph the time is 00:15:36, and at 9 mph 00:12:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:08 is an achievable time.

Sandy Lane from Brockweir is located in the region Gloucestershire in England.

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