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Townsend via Vention Lane

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Elevation profile Townsend via Vention Lane

Statistics

Difficulty points 256
Length 1 mi
Average gradient 11.7%
Steepest segment 20.4%
Total ascent 627 ft

Short recap

#37 toughest climb of South West England
#22 most elevation gain of Gloucestershire
#89 average steepest climb of South West England
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Townsend via Vention Lane is a climb in the region Gloucestershire. It is 1 mi long and bridges 627 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 256. The top of the ascent is located at 738 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Vention Lane & Townsend

3.0 by hillonearth
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
As you can tell it is really hard, one of the hardest climbs in the Forest of Dean. It rarely ever exceeds 20％ but you have long stretches in high teens, Not shown on gradient image, a shallow section past pub and what may be old lime kilns not too far up, and a tiny little dip amid the hard mid climb. You cab keep climbing to 261m on Eddy's Lane, and see a Freeminers workings en route.... read more

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hillonearth
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6 Mo 3.0

As you can tell it is really hard, one of the hardest climbs in the Forest of Dean. It rarely ever exceeds 20％ but you have long stretches in high teens, Not shown on gradient image, a shallow section past pub and what may be old lime kilns not too far up, and a tiny little dip amid the hard mid climb. You cab keep climbing to 261m on Eddy's Lane, and see a Freeminers workings en route.

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willsellars
willsellars
1 y 2.0

Steep all the way up. Even harder when the road is damp.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:12:16
7 mph 00:08:41
9 mph 00:06:46
12 mph 00:05:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Townsend via Vention Lane 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!

Townsend via Vention Lane 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, Townsend via Vention Lane is not a problem.

Townsend via Vention Lane is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of Townsend via Vention Lane is 11.7%.

Townsend via Vention Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.4%.

The summit of Townsend via Vention Lane is at 738 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:16 to climb Townsend via Vention Lane. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:41, and at 9 mph 00:06:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:05 is an achievable time.

Townsend via Vention Lane is located in the region Gloucestershire in England.

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