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Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge

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Difficulty points 167
Length 0.3 mi
Average gradient 13.2%
Steepest segment 18.4%
Total ascent 230 ft

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#88 toughest climb of North West England
#39 most elevation gain of Cheshire
#44 longest climb of Cheshire
#75 average steepest climb of England
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Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is a climb in the region Cheshire. It is 0.3 mi long and bridges 230 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 13.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 167. The top of the ascent is located at 528 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Swiss Hill & Woodbrook Road

5.0 by YetiJ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A mini piece of Belgium and a banger of a climb. With a good gear it’s tough but possible.... read more

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YetiJ
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A mini piece of Belgium and a banger of a climb. With a good gear it’s tough but possible.

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge
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willsellars
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1 y 3.0

Cobbled and over 20％ to start off. Near impossible if the cobbles are wet.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:03:57
7 mph 00:02:48
9 mph 00:02:11
12 mph 00:01:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge 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!

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge 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, Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is not a problem.

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is 0.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is 13.2%.

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.4%.

The summit of Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is at 528 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:03:57 to climb Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge. At 7 mph the time is 00:02:48, and at 9 mph 00:02:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:38 is an achievable time.

Swiss Hill from Alderley Edge is located in the region Cheshire in England.

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