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The Long Mynd from Leebotwood

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The Long Mynd from Leebotwood
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Elevation profile The Long Mynd from Leebotwood

Statistics

Difficulty points 244
Length 3.5 mi
Average gradient 5.8%
Steepest segment 13.9%
Total ascent 1083 ft

Short recap

#10 toughest climb of West Midlands
#55 most elevation gain of England
#9 longest climb of West Midlands
#32 average steepest climb of Shropshire
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The Long Mynd from Leebotwood is a climb in the region Shropshire. It is 3.5 mi long and bridges 1083 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 244. The top of the ascent is located at 1526 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Station Road

2.0 by aidyspills
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
It’s ok, but in all honesty I wohld save the legs for some of the better climbs in the area. Whilst you are rewarded with nice views and a change of terrain at the top, you’re pretty sheltered from any sights on the way up.... read more

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aidyspills
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It’s ok, but in all honesty I wohld save the legs for some of the better climbs in the area. Whilst you are rewarded with nice views and a change of terrain at the top, you’re pretty sheltered from any sights on the way up.

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It's quite long by UK standards, never too steep, fairly quiet. Pleasant but never stunning scenery, as far as I remember, going up. Might be more scenic to descend?

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:42:41
7 mph 00:30:13
9 mph 00:23:33
12 mph 00:17:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Long Mynd can be cycled from 2 sides. The Long Mynd from Leebotwood is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Long Mynd from Ratlinghope.

You don't need special gearing for The Long Mynd from Leebotwood. 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.

The Long Mynd from Leebotwood 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, The Long Mynd from Leebotwood is not a problem.

The Long Mynd from Leebotwood is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of The Long Mynd from Leebotwood is 5.8%.

The Long Mynd from Leebotwood has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of The Long Mynd from Leebotwood is at 1526 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:42:41 to climb The Long Mynd from Leebotwood. At 7 mph the time is 00:30:13, and at 9 mph 00:23:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:41 is an achievable time.

The Long Mynd from Leebotwood is located in the region Shropshire in England.

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