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Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court
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Elevation profile Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court
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Difficulty points 204
Length 3.5 mi
Average gradient 4.4%
Steepest segment 14.9%
Total ascent 807 ft

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#53 toughest climb of Devon
#50 most elevation gain of South West England
#46 longest climb of South West England
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Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court is a climb in the region Devon. It is 3.5 mi long and bridges 807 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 204. The top of the ascent is located at 902 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Bolham Lane & Vanpost Hill

4.0 by flyingsheep99
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This climb is tagged as gravel however it has been freshly resurfaced with smooth tarmac on the steep section (also cars are not allowed on this part). Can be done on any bike. Pretty scenery as it runs through the National Trust property Knightshayes ... read more

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This climb is tagged as gravel however it has been freshly resurfaced with smooth tarmac on the steep section (also cars are not allowed on this part). Can be done on any bike. Pretty scenery as it runs through the National Trust property Knightshayes

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:41:51
7 mph 00:29:38
9 mph 00:23:05
12 mph 00:17:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vanpost Hill can be cycled from 4 sides. Vanpost Hill from Tiverton via Knightshayes Court is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court, Cove Hill from Cove & Vanpost Hill from Tiverton via Chettiscombe.

You don't need special gearing for Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court. 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.

Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court 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, Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court is not a problem.

Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court is 4.4%.

Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.9%.

The summit of Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court is at 902 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:51 to climb Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:38, and at 9 mph 00:23:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:21 is an achievable time.

Vanpost Hill from Bolham via Knightshayes Court is located in the region Devon in England.

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