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The Clough from Bamford

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Elevation profile The Clough from Bamford

Statistics

Difficulty points 311
Length 0.5 mi
Average gradient 19.3%
Steepest segment 31.7%
Total ascent 476 ft

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#34 toughest climb of England
#60 most elevation gain of East Midlands
#58 average steepest climb of World
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The Clough from Bamford is a climb in the region Peak District. It is 0.5 mi long and bridges 476 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 19.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 311. The top of the ascent is located at 1060 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Fidlers Well, The Clough & Leeside Road

2.0 by MattZ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Tried again on cyclo-cross with 30x32, still couldn't do it! It's got great views but it's just MAD steep, one pedal turn and I was falling off even using the backs of my pedals.... read more

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Reviews (4)

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MattZ
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6 d 2.0 via the Climbfinder app

Tried again on cyclo-cross with 30x32, still couldn't do it! It's got great views but it's just MAD steep, one pedal turn and I was falling off even using the backs of my pedals.

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MattZ
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2 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

I tried it on my road bike, 34*34 gearing and I just got wheelspin on the leaves. Maybe if it's dry and with nobblier tyres!!

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10 Mo 1.0

not much point in it other than the novelty. Too steep for a road bike & no notable features other than the gradient

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1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Twice I’ve attempted it, twice I’ve had to walk. I can never manage the steepest pinch. If I could get 20m further I would be fine. When you are counting at 20％ and it ramps up ahead of you, you know you are in for a tough time. Can’t decide if it’s 1 or 5 star.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:05:37
7 mph 00:03:58
9 mph 00:03:06
12 mph 00:02:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Clough from Bamford 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!

The Clough from Bamford 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!

The Clough from Bamford is 0.5 mi long.

The average gradient of The Clough from Bamford is 19.3%.

The Clough from Bamford has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 31.7%.

The summit of The Clough from Bamford is at 1060 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:05:37 to climb The Clough from Bamford. At 7 mph the time is 00:03:58, and at 9 mph 00:03:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:19 is an achievable time.

The Clough from Bamford is located in the region Derbyshire in England.

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