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Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery

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Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery
Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery
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Elevation profile Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery

Statistics

Difficulty points 61
Length 0.6 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 13.4%
Total ascent 233 ft

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#1 toughest climb of Greater London
#3 most elevation gain of Greater London
#19 longest climb of Greater London
#36 average steepest climb of Greater London
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Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery is a climb in the region Greater London. It is 0.6 mi long and bridges 233 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 61. The top of the ascent is located at 413 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Swain's Lane

4.0 by acourtney1
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Has a reputation in the area but then there aren't many to choose from in North London. Never overly punishing as it slowly meanders up until you get into the single lane route adjacent to the cemetary as the road jinks slightly to the right. Let down mainly by the road traffic that you can get and a nasty speed bump near the top.... read more

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Has a reputation in the area but then there aren't many to choose from in North London. Never overly punishing as it slowly meanders up until you get into the single lane route adjacent to the cemetary as the road jinks slightly to the right.
Let down mainly by the road traffic that you can get and a nasty speed bump near the top.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:07:30
7 mph 00:05:18
9 mph 00:04:08
12 mph 00:03:06

Road surface condition

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Based on 6 votes
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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery is 0.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery is 7.1%.

Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery is at 413 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:07:30 to climb Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery. At 7 mph the time is 00:05:18, and at 9 mph 00:04:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:06 is an achievable time.

Swain's Lane via Highgate Cemetery is located in the region Greater London in England.

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