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Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith

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Elevation profile Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith

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Difficulty points 120
Length 0.7 mi
Average gradient 9.5%
Steepest segment 16.6%
Total ascent 335 ft
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Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith is a climb in the region Monmouthshire. It is 0.7 mi long and bridges 335 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 120. The top of the ascent is located at 476 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

2.0 by hillonearth
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
From this quiet Welsh borders village with a riverside castle, Tower Hill is probably the hardest of several road climbs radiating from Skenfrith. A narrow and overgrown lane with a pleasantly neglected feel; expect no views but plenty of stiff gradient, with a messy surface. You'll work hard for this one. A handful of dwellings at the top probably all use the adjacent smooth road for access, so no traffic worries.... read more

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From this quiet Welsh borders village with a riverside castle, Tower Hill is probably the hardest of several road climbs radiating from Skenfrith. A narrow and overgrown lane with a pleasantly neglected feel; expect no views but plenty of stiff gradient, with a messy surface. You'll work hard for this one. A handful of dwellings at the top probably all use the adjacent smooth road for access, so no traffic worries.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:08:04
7 mph 00:05:42
9 mph 00:04:27
12 mph 00:03:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Towerhill Cottage can be cycled from 2 sides. Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Crossway from Norton.

You don't need special gearing for Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith. 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.

Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith is 0.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith is 9.5%.

Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.6%.

The summit of Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith is at 476 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:08:04 to climb Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith. At 7 mph the time is 00:05:42, and at 9 mph 00:04:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:20 is an achievable time.

Towerhill Cottage from Skenfrith is located in the region Monmouthshire in Wales.

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